The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Arrowhead School
Arrowhead School is a public elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Billings Elem district. The school is located on the west side of Billings, a city that functions as the primary trade and distribution center for a vast region covering much of eastern Montana and parts of neighboring states. Billings has seen sustained growth since its founding and continues to be the fastest-growing city in Montana, serving as a regional hub for healthcare, finance, retail, and culture. The housing market in the area around the school shows a median home value that is slightly above the national benchmark, with rental costs that are moderate relative to national income averages. The local housing market is characterized by a relatively low number of active listings and a modest increase in pending listings, suggesting a competitive environment for buyers.
Enrollment at Arrowhead is modest for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, or identify as two or more races. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low level of economic disadvantage among the families served compared to many other public schools in the state.
Academically, Arrowhead performs well on state assessments. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts were above the midpoint for the district and placed the school in the top quartile among elementary schools across Yellowstone County. Science proficiency was also solid. These results suggest a consistent pattern of strong academic performance across the core subjects for the grades tested. Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate data to report.
The school does not appear to offer any specialized programs or course access data in the available records, and no information was found about its magnet or Title I status. The district’s recent history does not show any major changes that would affect a family’s choice, such as boundary shifts or program overhauls.
For families considering Arrowhead, the picture is one of a straightforward, well-performing neighborhood elementary school in a growing regional city. The school’s academic results are a clear strength, and the student body is relatively homogeneous both racially and economically. The broader Billings context gives it a stable, if busy, suburban feel within a city that is a commercial and cultural anchor for a large rural area. Parents who value a strong academic record and a school where the challenges of poverty are less pronounced than in many other settings will find Arrowhead a good fit. Those seeking a more diverse student body or a school with specialized magnet or charter programs should look further into what else the Billings Elem district offers.
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