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Ben Steele Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
5640 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT 59106 · (406) 601-1600 · Part of Billings Elementary School District
Students
740
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
24%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Ben Steele Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Montana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 8.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 34.5%
Reading / language arts58%
State average 46.1%
Location
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5640 Grand Avenue, Billings
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6255
Grade 7225
Grade 8260
Enrollment over time
805’20
795’21
747’22
738’23
740’24
Down 8.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 85%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 4%Asian 1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.