Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue Creek School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Creek School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Billings, MT, covering approximately 50.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Creek School's student population of 145 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Creek School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Creek School's ranking?
Blue Creek School is ranked #396 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Blue Creek School often compared to?
Blue Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Custer School, Boulder School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Blue Creek School?
145 students attend Blue Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Blue Creek School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Creek School?
Blue Creek School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Creek School offer ?
Blue Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Creek School part of?
Blue Creek School is part of Blue Creek Elementary School District.
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