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Blue Creek School vs. Elysian Middle School

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School Overview

School
Blue Creek School
3652 Blue Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Elysian Middle School
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Elysian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 177 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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 130 students in grades 6-8, Elysian Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-8
Total Students
177 students
130 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elysian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Creek School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elysian Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elysian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Creek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elysian Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elysian Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#396 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Creek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elysian Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elysian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elysian Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elysian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elysian Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blue Creek School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elysian Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
23
-
Grade 1 Students
18
-
Grade 2 Students
21
-
Grade 3 Students
34
-
Grade 4 Students
32
-
Grade 5 Students
22
-
Grade 6 Students
26
48
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blue Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elysian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elysian Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Creek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elysian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elysian Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elysian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elysian Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elysian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elysian Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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