The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Math. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Burlington School
Burlington School is an elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Billings, Montana, as part of the Billings Elem district. It is a neighborhood school situated within the city, the largest in Montana and a regional hub for trade, healthcare, and retail across a wide five-state area. The school itself is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status is not reported in the available data.
On the state assessments, Burlington’s students perform around the middle of the pack when set against other districts in Yellowstone County; the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint among county districts. In math, roughly two in five students met the state’s proficiency standard on the Smarter Balanced assessment, while in English language arts the figure is slightly lower, also approaching two out of five. Science, tested at a narrower grade range, shows a similar pattern, with about a third of students scoring at the proficient level. These are solid mid-range results for an elementary school in this part of Montana, though a parent may want to discuss with the school how individual student growth is supported, as the data does not include trend information or prior-year comparisons.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, two or more races, and smaller groups of Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. About a third of Burlington’s students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a mix of economic backgrounds typical of a school serving a broad residential area in a growing city. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary, with a fairly even distribution across kindergarten through fifth grade, though kindergarten has the largest single grade. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data, so a parent should check directly with the school about the support structures in place for those populations.
Burlington does not serve middle or high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline were provided. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent parent-relevant changes, so the institutional context appears stable.
Billings itself has a strong growth trajectory, nicknamed the “Magic City” for its rapid expansion since its railroad founding, and it continues to see the largest population growth of any city in Montana. The economy is anchored by healthcare, finance, retail, and its role as a service hub for regional energy development. Housing values in the area have risen, with a typical single-family home priced such that buying is more expensive than renting for many households. The local housing market shows a moderate supply of listings and steady demand. For a family considering relocation to Billings, Burlington sits in a city with a wide range of civic and cultural amenities: ZooMontana, the Yellowstone Art Museum, the Moss Mansion, and nearby state parks and the Yellowstone River. The city’s downtown and commercial corridors dominate everyday life, but the school itself is located in a residential neighborhood, and walkability or transit specifics were not found in the search.
Overall, Burlington School offers a mid-range academic experience relative to its county peers, in a growing regional city with strong economic underpinnings. The school’s elementary-only focus and moderate enrollment make it a standard neighborhood choice for a family looking for a conventional public school pathway. The missing data on special populations and staffing are worth following up on to get a full picture.
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