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Elysian Middle School

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Elysian Middle School ranks 40 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Elysian Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Billings, MT, with 148 students enrolled. This school consistently outperforms the state and its local peers, making it one of the top-performing middle schools in Montana.

Elysian Middle School has a strong academic track record, with over 50% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has been ranked among the top 20-45 middle schools in Montana over the past 5 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Elysian Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 17.4 over the past 3 years, which can provide more individualized attention for students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Lockwood Middle School, Castle Rock Middle School, and Riverside Middle School, Elysian Middle School outperforms them on key metrics like test scores and school rankings. This suggests that Elysian is providing a higher-quality education for its students compared to some of its local peers within the Elysian Elementary District.

148

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,043

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 656-4101

District: Elysian Elementary

Students who attend Elysian Middle School usually attend:

High:

Billings West High School

Feeder schools for Elysian Middle School:

Elementary:

Elysian School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

5.4%

American Indian:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2011 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Montana middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

40^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 387Elysian Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	40 of 222	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	19 of 123	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	43 of 187	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	20 of 190	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.8	45 of 200	77.5%	★★★★☆
2016	52.2	34 of 81	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.6	34 of 156	78.2%	★★★★☆
2013	48.1	109 of 159	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	64.5	55 of 156	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.1	25 of 161	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	27 of 147	81.6%	★★★★☆
2006	76.7	18 of 146	87.7%	★★★★☆
2004	55.6	86 of 171	49.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+18 vs state

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Mathematics50%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Elysian Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Elysian Middle School	Public	6-8	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	148	9	17.4	30.4%	123 (83.1%)	3 (2.0%)	8 (5.4%)	3 (2.0%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	71.5	40^th of 222 public middle schools	82.0%		81.5	19^th of 123 public middle schools	84.6%	21	52.1	50.0	$11,043
Will James Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 30th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6100	634	37	17.0	45.7%	462 (72.9%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (8.8%)	11 (1.7%)	47 (7.4%)	6 (0.9%)	47 (7.4%)	40.5	142^nd of 222 public middle schools	36.0%		37.8	78^th of 123 public middle schools	36.6%	64	38.2	29.2	$12,124
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Public	6-8	1315 Lewis Avenue	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-5900	741	45	16.6	60.1%	536 (72.3%)	20 (2.7%)	65 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	63 (8.5%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.9%)	42.3	134^th of 222 public middle schools	39.6%					(n/a)	36.1	35.5
Canyon Creek 6-8	Public	6-8	3139 Duck Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Canyon Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4471	69	5	14.9	37.7%	57 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.2%)	35.6	151^st of 222 public middle schools	32.0%		75.2	25^th of 123 public middle schools	79.7%	126	39.1	23.4	$15,895
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	3700 Madison Avenue	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6000	436	35	12.3	68.1%	248 (56.9%)	13 (3.0%)	65 (14.9%)	2 (0.5%)	67 (15.4%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.7%)	12.9	201^st of 222 public middle schools	9.5%		13.3	108^th of 123 public middle schools	12.2%	93	18.2	13.5	$14,217
Billings Multilingual Academy	Public	6-8	415 North 30th St	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 281-5066	21	1	21.0	42.9%	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	17 (81.0%)	1 (4.8%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.5	214^th of 222 public middle schools	3.6%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0
Elder Grove 7-8	Public	6-8	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 656-2893	248	12	20.6	21.0%	215 (86.7%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (4.8%)	49.9	114^th of 222 public middle schools	48.6%		36.8	81^st of 123 public middle schools	34.1%	33	50.6	25.5	$10,850
Ben Steele Middle School	Public	6-8	5640 Grand Avenue	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 601-1600	740	40	18.4	23.8%	626 (84.6%)	3 (0.4%)	38 (5.1%)	8 (1.1%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.0%)	62.3	68^th of 222 public middle schools	69.4%		68.1	35^th of 123 public middle schools	71.5%	33	47.8	45.4	$11,772
Yellowstone Academy 7-8	Public	7-8	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	16	6	2.6	68.8%	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)	9.8	203^rd of 222 public middle schools	8.6%		6	114^th of 123 public middle schools	7.3%	89	7.1	7.1	$126,292
Castle Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	1441 Governors Blvd	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-5800	691	39	17.5	39.8%	545 (78.9%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (5.8%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.5%)	40.3	143^rd of 222 public middle schools	35.6%		44.7	67^th of 123 public middle schools	45.5%	76	38.6	32.4	$11,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Elysian Middle School

What high school do graduates of Elysian Middle School attend?

Students who attend Elysian Middle School usually go on to attend Billings West High School

How many students attend Elysian Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 148 students attended Elysian Middle School.

Is Elysian Middle School a good school?

Elysian Middle School ranks 40^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elysian Middle School?

Students at Elysian Middle School are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Elysian Middle School in?

Elysian Elementary

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