Newman School vs. Pioneer School
Should you attend Newman School or Pioneer 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 Newman 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 Pioneer 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 Newman School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newman School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newman 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 Pioneer 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 Newman 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 Pioneer School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pioneer 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 Newman 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 Pioneer 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)")
(Bottom 50% in MT)
(Bottom 50% in MT)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newman 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 Pioneer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pioneer 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 Newman 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 Pioneer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pioneer 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 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Newman School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Newman School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Pioneer School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Pioneer School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Newman 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 Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pioneer 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 (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newman 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 (1991-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pioneer Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newman 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 Hispanic at Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pioneer 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 Newman 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 (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pioneer Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2015)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newman 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 Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pioneer 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 (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newman 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 Pioneer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pioneer Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2019)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Newman 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 Pioneer School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pioneer 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 (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newman 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 (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pioneer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pioneer 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 (2003-2024)")
(22-23 School Year Data)
(22-23 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newman 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 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
227 students
84 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#518 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
28
15
Grade 1 Students
33
11
Grade 2 Students
41
15
Grade 3 Students
40
10
Grade 4 Students
44
11
Grade 5 Students
41
9
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
14%
14%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
5%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
56%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.63
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
n/a