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Canyon Creek 6-8 vs. Elder Grove 7-8

Should you attend Canyon Creek 6-8 or Elder Grove 7-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Canyon Creek 6-8
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Elder Grove 7-8
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 47 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Elder Grove 7-8 ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
47 students
226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon Creek 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elder Grove 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon Creek 6-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elder Grove 7-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon Creek 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elder Grove 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elder Grove 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

#366 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#470 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon Creek 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elder Grove 7-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Creek 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Creek 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Canyon Creek 6-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elder Grove 7-8 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
20
75
Grade 7 Students
15
87
Grade 8 Students
12
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elder Grove 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canyon Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elder Grove 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canyon Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elder Grove 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
79%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elder Grove 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon Creek 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon Creek 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elder Grove 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
9%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon Creek 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elder Grove 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%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon Creek 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canyon 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 Elder Grove 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elder Grove 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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