Elder Grove 7-8
Elder Grove 7-8 serves 200 students in grades 6-8.
Elder Grove 7-8 placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elder Grove 7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elder Grove 7-8's student population of 200 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 200 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Elder Grove 7-8 is ranked within the top 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elder Grove 7-8 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #248 out of 718 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 3% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 80% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.37 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elder Grove Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elder Grove 7-8 is Billings West High School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Yellowstone Academy 7-8 (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elder Grove School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Billings Elder Grove School Math: 39% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 397 students10
0.0 miles
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893 0 PK-5 397 - Billings Yellowstone Academy 7-8 Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 19 students10
1.1 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198 1.1 7-8 19 - Billings Yellowstone Academy Elementary School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 24 students10
1.1 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198 1.1 PK-6 24 - Billings Canyon Creek 7-8 Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 49 students10
2.8 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 2.8 7-8 49 - Billings Canyon Creek School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 196 students10
2.8 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 2.8 PK-6 196
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
Listen to both sides of the debate to decide if cell phones should be allowed or banned in public schools.
Learn about how class size reduction is funded on the federal level.
