Independent Elem School District
School District · Billings, Montana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,953
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,953
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Independent Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Independent Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Independent School
Billings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$9,953
$3,315 vs Montana median
District size
299 students
Typical than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Independent Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Independent Elem
Independent Elem is a Billings, Montana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 299 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $9,953 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Independent Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Independent School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Independent Elem students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 62.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Independent Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Independent Elem with test data.
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Billings
- Total Enrollment
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Independent Elem?
Independent Elem has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Independent Elem?
The average composite rating for Independent Elem is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Independent Elem?
Independent Elem spends $9,953 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Independent Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Independent Elem is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Independent Elem?
Independent School is the highest-rated school in Independent Elem with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Independent Elem?
Across schools in Independent Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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