Will James Junior High School

Will James Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1200 30th St W,  Billings, MT
Billings Elementary School District
4.0
3.6
601 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kimberly Verschoot
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
73.1%
Hispanic
9.4%
Native American
7.7%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0
5/15/2024
It's good, food needs to be better. INEED TO GET ALL CHARACTERSINEED TO GET ALL CHARACTERSINEED TO GET ALL CHARACTERS
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/12/2015
My child is in special Ed. Teachers haven't read her iep as they are required to do. They " forget" to communicate. Our concerns have been politely and a bit patronizingly ignored for 18 months. There is so much staff turnover it's hard to develop any kind of relationship.
5.0 parent
9/15/2014
The staff at this school is AMAZING. We have moved many times with our career, and settled here in Billings just over two years ago. I have been nothing but impressed with the staff at Will James. They have gone above and beyond in helping both of our children adjust and excel, as well as special si...
5.0 other
4/30/2013
My grandsons loved Will James. The boys received good academic attention and loved their teachers! They realize WJ has a reputation for being rock'solid and tried to keep up the reputation. Mr. Orner is great!
parent
5/7/2010
Best school you could ever ask for! Teachers are the best as is office staff and principals!! Wish my boys could be in JR High again!!!!

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Will James Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Billings, MT and is served by the Billings Elementary School District in Montana. The school has a total enrollment of 601 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Will James Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $348,282. Discover additional schools in the area, like Billings West High School, Billings Senior High School, Billings Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Billings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Will James Junior High School.

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