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Meadowlark School

221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Meadowlark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Meadowlark School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Meadowlark School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#73 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadowlark School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadowlark School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadowlark School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meadowlark School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meadowlark School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadowlark School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadowlark School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meadowlark School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
84%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadowlark School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadowlark School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadowlark School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark School's ranking?
Meadowlark School is ranked #73 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Meadowlark School often compared to?
Meadowlark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Heights School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
562 students attend Meadowlark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Meadowlark School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowlark School offer ?
Meadowlark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadowlark School part of?
Meadowlark School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Meadowlark School located?
Meadowlark School is located in the West End neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 3 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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