Best West End Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 601 students in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in West End is Will James Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT include Will James Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Billings?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Billings?
the neighborhood of West End, Billings public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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