Canyon Creek School

3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canyon Creek 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canyon Creek School's student population of 181 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Creek School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Creek School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#302 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canyon Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
87%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canyon Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Creek School's ranking?
Canyon Creek School is ranked #302 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Canyon Creek School?
181 students attend Canyon Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Canyon Creek School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek School?
Canyon Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek School offer ?
Canyon Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon Creek School part of?
Canyon Creek School is part of Canyon Creek Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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