Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canyon Creek School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canyon Creek School's attendance zone covers the entire Billings, MT school district, encompassing approximately 51.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Creek School's student population of 147 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 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 Motto
Respect Empower Achieve Cooperate Help
School Rankings
Canyon Creek School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Creek School is 0.26, 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
#293 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Canyon Creek School's ranking?
Canyon Creek School is ranked #293 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Canyon Creek School often compared to?
Canyon Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington School, Mckinley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Canyon Creek School?
147 students attend Canyon Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canyon Creek School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Creek School?
Canyon Creek School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek School offer ?
Canyon Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Creek School part of?
Canyon Creek School is part of Canyon Creek Elementary School District.
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