Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miles Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miles Avenue School's student population of 269 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspire Educate Empower
School Rankings
Miles Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miles Avenue School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miles Avenue School's ranking?
Miles Avenue School is ranked #493 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Miles Avenue School often compared to?
Miles Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poly Drive School, Washington School, Morin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Miles Avenue School?
269 students attend Miles Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Miles Avenue School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miles Avenue School?
Miles Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miles Avenue School offer ?
Miles Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miles Avenue School part of?
Miles Avenue School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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