Canyon Creek 7-8

3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 68 students in grades 7-8, Canyon Creek 7-8 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canyon Creek 7-8's student population of 68 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
68 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Creek 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Creek 7-8 is 0.32, 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)
#430 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
36%
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40-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
82%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Creek 7-8's ranking?
Canyon Creek 7-8 is ranked #430 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Canyon Creek 7-8 often compared to?
Canyon Creek 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Elder Grove 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Canyon Creek 7-8?
68 students attend Canyon Creek 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Canyon Creek 7-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek 7-8?
Canyon Creek 7-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek 7-8 offer ?
Canyon Creek 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Canyon Creek 7-8 part of?
Canyon Creek 7-8 is part of Canyon Creek Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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