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Castle Rock Middle School

Q: Is Castle Rock Middle School a good school?

Castle Rock Middle School ranks 143 rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 36% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Castle Rock Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Billings, Montana, with an enrollment of 691 students. The school is part of the Billings Elementary School District, which is ranked 243 out of 387 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Castle Rock Middle School provides education to a significant number of students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 38.56% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 32.36% in Mathematics, and 23.27% in Science. These scores are all lower than the Billings Elementary District and the state of Montana. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Montana middle schools, ranking 143 out of 222 in the 2024-2025 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ben Steele Middle School and Elysian Middle School, Castle Rock Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower. These neighboring schools have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, suggesting that Castle Rock Middle School may need to examine its instructional practices and curriculum to improve student outcomes. Additionally, Castle Rock Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.5 to 18.4 students per teacher in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

691

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,479

Per pupil spending ?

39.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59105

(406) 281-5800

District: Billings Elementary

Students who attend Castle Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:

Skyview High School

Feeder schools for Castle Rock Middle School:

Elementary:	Alkali Creek School
	Beartooth School
	Bench School
	Bitterroot School
	More...
	Eagle Cliffs Elementary
	Sandstone School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 38th percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Science scores 15 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

143^rd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7Middle Schools in the Billings Elementary

243^rd of 387Billings 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	40.3	143 of 222	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	67 of 123	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.7	81 of 187	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	113 of 190	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	86 of 200	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.7	44 of 60	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.7	35 of 58	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.0	31 of 55	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	18.7	72 of 81	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.1	96 of 156	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.7	59 of 159	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.2	46 of 156	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	57.9	82 of 161	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.1	76 of 156	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.6	57 of 147	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.1	49 of 149	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.8	28 of 147	81.0%	★★★★☆
2006	61.6	54 of 146	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.2	48 of 164	70.7%	★★★★☆
2004	61.1	72 of 171	57.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-5 vs state

Mathematics32%-4 vs state

Science23%-15 vs state

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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
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
Medicine Crow Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Barrett Road	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-8600	517	31	16.5	60.7%	367 (71.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.7%)	25.9	176^th of 222 public middle schools	20.7%		21	102^nd of 123 public middle schools	17.1%	74	30.2	21.5	$13,150
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
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
Lockwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1932 US Highway 87	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Lockwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-0154	359	27	13.2	95.5%	259 (72.1%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.2%)	46.4	120^th of 222 public middle schools	45.9%					(n/a)	40.2	33.0
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Rock Middle School

Is Castle Rock Middle School a good school?

Castle Rock Middle School ranks 143^rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Castle Rock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 691 students attended Castle Rock Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Castle Rock Middle School?

Students at Castle Rock Middle School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Castle Rock Middle School attend?

Students who attend Castle Rock Middle School usually go on to attend Skyview High School

What district is Castle Rock Middle School in?

Billings Elementary

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