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Blue Creek School

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Blue Creek School ranks 234 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Blue Creek School is an elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Blue Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 240 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Creek School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 37th to 234th out of Montana elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.05%), Mathematics (28.57%), and Science (26.92%) are all above the state averages. However, the school's performance in Mathematics and Science is lower compared to the state averages, indicating room for improvement in these subject areas. Additionally, Blue Creek School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 14.1 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Billings Elementary District schools.

One interesting finding is that Blue Creek School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.07% to 32.2% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Billings Elementary District schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 48.19% to 76.47%. This suggests that the student population at Blue Creek School may have a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding area. Overall, Blue Creek School is a relatively high-performing elementary school, but there may be opportunities for improvement in Mathematics and Science proficiency.

145

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,422

Per pupil spending ?

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3652 Blue Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 259-0653

District: Blue Creek Elementary

Students who attend Blue Creek School usually attend:

High:

Billings Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

American Indian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2011 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2011

!Science scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

234^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

240^th of 387Blue Creek 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	44.1	234 of 401	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.1	87 of 212	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.7	116 of 332	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	196 of 329	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.4	161 of 356	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	35.5	131 of 191	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	77.1	70 of 287	75.6%	★★★★☆
2013	66.7	69 of 246	72.0%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	63 of 244	74.2%	★★★★☆
2011	74.5	37 of 247	85.0%	★★★★☆
2010	80.8	14 of 241	94.2%	★★★★★
2009	80.9	10 of 190	94.7%	★★★★★
2008	76.6	24 of 194	87.6%	★★★★☆
2007	75.6	29 of 230	87.4%	★★★★☆
2006	85.1	9 of 234	96.2%	★★★★★
2005	80.4	36 of 218	83.5%	★★★★☆
2004	83.5	30 of 217	86.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

Mathematics29%-8 vs state

Science27%-11 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
Blue Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	3652 Blue Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Blue Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-0653	145	13	11.1	2.1%	129 (89.0%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	44.1	234^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.6%		65.1	87^th of 212 public elementary schools	59.0%	147	45.1	28.6	$9,422
Ponderosa School	Public	PK, KG-5	4188 King Avenue East	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6218	277	23	11.8	73.6%	145 (52.3%)	9 (3.2%)	52 (18.8%)	1 (0.4%)	52 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	12.7	364^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.2	187^th of 212 public elementary schools	11.8%	177	17.3	12.1	$11,811
Newman School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 South Billings Blvd	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6215	249	20	12.2	74.7%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	43 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	25.8	325^th of 401 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.8	180^th of 212 public elementary schools	15.1%	145	26.5	22.8	$12,671
Elysian School	Public	PK, KG-5	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	302	19	16.3	27.5%	241 (79.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	6 (2.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	58.6	162^nd of 401 public elementary schools	59.6%		75.6	58^th of 212 public elementary schools	72.6%	104	50.7	42.6	$11,721
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Jackson Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6216	340	22	15.1	76.5%	148 (43.5%)	7 (2.1%)	76 (22.4%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (19.7%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.8%)	15.2	358^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.7%		29	165^th of 212 public elementary schools	22.2%	193	19.7	11.6	$12,818
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Broadwater	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6207	400	25	16.1	65.8%	239 (59.8%)	9 (2.3%)	66 (16.5%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.0%)	28.5	312^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.2%					(n/a)	30.7	22.5
Central Heights School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Lexington	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6209	285	19	15.4	58.2%	179 (62.8%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (19.3%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	35	276^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.2%		53.5	115^th of 212 public elementary schools	45.8%	161	35.4	21.5	$12,270
Miles Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Miles Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6214	325	21	15.1	67.1%	202 (62.2%)	8 (2.5%)	47 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.1%)	39.6	253^rd of 401 public elementary schools	36.9%					(n/a)	39.0	28.1	$13,278
McKinley School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 North 31st Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6212	339	29	11.6	64.0%	179 (52.8%)	5 (1.5%)	41 (12.1%)	5 (1.5%)	65 (19.2%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.7%)	57.7	168^th of 401 public elementary schools	58.1%		80	44^th of 212 public elementary schools	79.2%	124	45.2	43.8	$12,572
Big Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3231 Granger Avenue East	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6204	373	24	15.6	59.2%	227 (60.9%)	12 (3.2%)	51 (13.7%)	6 (1.6%)	44 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)	31.5	295^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)	28.2	26.4	$11,887

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Creek School

What schools do graduates of Blue Creek School attend?

Students who attend Blue Creek School usually go on to attend:

High : Billings Senior High School

How many students attend Blue Creek School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended Blue Creek School.

What district is Blue Creek School in?

Blue Creek Elementary

Is Blue Creek School a good school?

Blue Creek School ranks 234^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Creek School?

Students at Blue Creek School are 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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