The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rose Park School
Rose Park School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Billings, Montana, as part of the Billings Elem district. It is one of many elementary schools in a city that functions as the primary trade and distribution center for a vast area spanning much of Montana east of the Continental Divide and parts of several neighboring states. Billings has a long history of rapid growth and continues to be the fastest-growing city in Montana, earning its nickname "Magic City," and it serves as a regional hub for healthcare, finance, retail, and cultural amenities.
On state assessments given in the 2023-24 school year, Rose Park's students overall scored somewhat above the midpoint among all districts in Yellowstone County in a combined measure of proficiency across math, reading, and science. The school's proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all fell in a modest range, with science results coming from a smaller tested group, which is typical for an elementary school that only tests that subject at certain grades. Compared with other districts in the county, Rose Park's overall academic picture is slightly stronger than the county median, though not at the top of the cohort. For a family evaluating academic performance, these results suggest a solid but not outstanding foundation.
The student body is relatively small for its grade span, with a predominantly white enrollment. About a third of students come from families with low enough incomes to qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is typical for many public elementary schools. There are also notable minority populations: about one in every ten students is Hispanic, and about one in twenty is American Indian or Alaska Native, reflecting the broader demographics of the region. The school did not report data on the share of students who receive special education services or who are English learners, so a parent wanting to understand supports for those groups would need to ask the school directly.
Housing in the area where Rose Park sits carries a typical home value that is above the national average, and rents are also moderately high relative to national benchmarks. The local housing market in Yellowstone County shows some cooling, with fewer active listings compared with the prior year and homes taking somewhat longer to sell, though buyer demand remains strong. The county's median listing price has held fairly steady. For families considering a move, these conditions point to a competitive but not overheated market.
As an elementary school, Rose Park does not have a graduation rate to consider. The school offers no high school programs or advanced coursework, which is expected given its grade band. The district itself did not have any major publicly reported changes or strategic initiatives in the recent period, so the school's operations appear stable.
Billings provides the broader setting: a midsized city with cultural anchors like ZooMontana and the Yellowstone Art Museum, a strong airport, and natural features such as the Yellowstone River and sandstone rimrocks that define the landscape. The city's economy is supported by its role as a service hub for energy development to the east and north. Walkability and transit information were not found in available sources, so a family new to the area might want to explore those aspects directly.
Overall, Rose Park School presents as a neighborhood elementary school with academic results that are slightly above the middle of the pack in its county, serving a diverse but predominantly white student population in a rapidly growing regional hub. Its modest size and grade span mean the focus is squarely on early childhood and elementary education, and the available data does not include details on special education or English learner programs, which would be worth investigating for families with children who need those supports.
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