- Ben Steele Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Will James Middle School (332 vs. 172).
- Ben Steele Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Will James Middle School (397.5:1 vs. 309:1).
- Will James Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Steele Middle School (230 vs. 186).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Will James Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Steele Middle School (230 vs. 186).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ben Steele Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Will James Middle School (332 vs. 172).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ben Steele Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Will James Middle School (108 vs. 71).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ben Steele Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Will James Middle School (397.5:1 vs. 309:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Will James Middle School
$12,014.74
Ben Steele Middle School
$12,014.74
Local revenue share
Will James Middle School
40.5%
Ben Steele Middle School
40.5%
State revenue share
Will James Middle School
45%
Ben Steele Middle School
45%
Federal revenue share
Will James Middle School
14.5%
Ben Steele Middle School
14.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Will James Middle School
31.7%
Ben Steele Middle School
31.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Yellowstone County
$74,400
Yellowstone County
$74,400
Poverty rate
Yellowstone County
10.2%
Yellowstone County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Yellowstone County
33.9%
Yellowstone County
33.9%
Unemployment rate
Yellowstone County
2.8%
Yellowstone County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.