Boulder School vs. Poly Drive School
Should you attend Boulder School or Poly Drive 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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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boulder School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poly Drive School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poly Drive School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poly Drive School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boulder School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poly Drive School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boulder 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.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poly Drive 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.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boulder School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poly Drive School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 5% in MT)
(Top 50% in MT)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder 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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poly Drive 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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder 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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poly Drive 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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Boulder School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Boulder School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Poly Drive School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Poly Drive School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boulder 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.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Poly Drive 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.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boulder 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.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poly Drive 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.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boulder 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.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poly Drive 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.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boulder 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 2021-22 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poly Drive 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.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boulder 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.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poly Drive 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.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boulder 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.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poly Drive 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.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Boulder 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.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Poly Drive 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.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boulder 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.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poly Drive 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.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boulder 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.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poly Drive 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.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Boulder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boulder School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poly Drive School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
508 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#310 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
53
Grade 1 Students
83
42
Grade 2 Students
75
51
Grade 3 Students
105
45
Grade 4 Students
90
49
Grade 5 Students
82
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
7%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
