Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School serves 60 students in grades 7-8.
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School's student population of 60 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
5%
1%
White
82%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Middle School?
60 students attend Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School?
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School offer ?
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School part of?
Canyon Creek 7-8 Middle School is part of Canyon Creek Elementary School District.
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