What grades does Ben Steele Middle School serve?

Ben Steele Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Billings area.

Where is Ben Steele Middle School located?

Ben Steele Middle School is a urban school in Billings, MT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Steele Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ben Steele Middle School is 17.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Billings, MT?

Schools in Billings include Ben Steele Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Billings area.

MTMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Ben Steele Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Billings, Montana|Billings Elem

Billings, MT 59101

School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

738

Student:Teacher

17.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Billings Elem

Econ. Disadvantaged

18.2%

Phone

(406)601-1600

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

58%

75th percentile in MT

Math Proficiency

43%

74th percentile in MT

Chronic Absenteeism

6.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

332 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1

Worse than average in MT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

795

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

45.87

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

School Resource Officers

0.16

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,015

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,522

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,650

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 45%Local 41%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$398,725

+1.5% 1yr+39.1% 5yr

Billings, MT metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Uninsured residents

4.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,757

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,619

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

422 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

232 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

189 (12%)

Autism

119 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

40 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

40 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

740

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Steele Middle School

Ben Steele Middle School currently enrolls 738 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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