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Arrowhead School vs. Meadowlark School

Should you attend Arrowhead School or Meadowlark School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Arrowhead School
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Meadowlark School
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Arrowhead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Meadowlark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arrowhead School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
707 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arrowhead School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowlark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arrowhead School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowlark School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arrowhead School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowlark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#37 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
#66 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arrowhead School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowlark School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 5% in MT)
66%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arrowhead School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowlark School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
146
Kindergarten Students
62
78
Grade 1 Students
75
103
Grade 2 Students
64
99
Grade 3 Students
80
75
Grade 4 Students
67
88
Grade 5 Students
80
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowlark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowlark School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowlark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowlark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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