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Canyon Creek School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 10% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Canyon Creek School is an elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving 147 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Canyon Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 322 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canyon Creek School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its local district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 12.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 7.81% in Mathematics, and 33.33% in Science, significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 64th out of 191 Montana elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 361st out of 401 in 2024-2025. Additionally, Canyon Creek School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 40.14% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby schools in the Billings Elementary District, such as Burlington School, Miles Avenue School, and Arrowhead School, generally outperform Canyon Creek School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as higher statewide rankings. However, Canyon Creek School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 students per teacher, which could be an asset if leveraged effectively to improve student learning outcomes.

147

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,547

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 656-4471

District: Canyon Creek Elementary

Students who attend Canyon Creek School usually attend:

Middle:	Canyon Creek 6-8
High:	Billings West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2011 → 10th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (13% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school13%

District avg22%

Montana avg40%

361^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 67 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to bottom 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

322^nd of 387Canyon 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	13.5	361 of 401	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.9	172 of 212	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.8	174 of 332	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.6	183 of 329	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.4	158 of 356	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.3	64 of 191	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.8	66 of 287	77.0%	★★★★☆
2013	58.5	113 of 246	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.4	100 of 244	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.5	130 of 247	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.7	158 of 241	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.5	47 of 190	75.3%	★★★★☆
2008	68.3	58 of 194	70.1%	★★★★☆
2007	61.5	92 of 230	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.7	81 of 234	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.3	113 of 218	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.1	114 of 217	47.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-5 vs state

English Language Arts12%-31 vs state

Mathematics8%-29 vs state

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Schools Near Canyon Creek 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
Canyon Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Duck Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Canyon Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4471	147	13	11.6	40.1%	127 (86.4%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	13.5	361^st of 401 public elementary schools	10.0%		26.9	172^nd of 212 public elementary schools	18.9%	189	12.5	7.8	$13,547
Elder Grove School	Public	PK, KG-5	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2893	465	25	18.6	19.8%	391 (84.1%)	5 (1.1%)	32 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	45.1	230^th of 401 public elementary schools	42.6%		45.1	132^nd of 212 public elementary schools	37.7%	98	37.7	33.1	$8,998
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
Yellowstone Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	36	5	6.7	77.8%	28 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.4	375^th of 401 public elementary schools	6.5%		5.3	198^th of 212 public elementary schools	6.6%	177	13.8	6.7	$119,416
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
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 29th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6213	691	38	18.3	23.6%	547 (79.2%)	10 (1.4%)	38 (5.5%)	7 (1.0%)	38 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.2%)	81	48^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.0%					(n/a)	59.6	57.4	$10,996
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
Burlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Lewis Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6208	257	19	13.8	54.5%	182 (70.8%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (10.1%)	5 (1.9%)	18 (7.0%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.2%)	51.9	201^st of 401 public elementary schools	49.9%		54.2	112^th of 212 public elementary schools	47.2%	89	41.7	39.7	$12,182
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
Boulder School	Public	PK, KG-5	2202 32nd Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6206	495	27	18.6	23.6%	415 (83.8%)	6 (1.2%)	32 (6.5%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.9%)	81.7	46^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.5%		81.2	39^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.6%	7	60.0	59.0	$11,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Creek School

What district is Canyon Creek School in?

Canyon Creek Elementary

Is Canyon Creek School a good school?

Canyon Creek School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Canyon Creek School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 147 students attended Canyon Creek School.

What schools do graduates of Canyon Creek School attend?

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

Middle : Canyon Creek 6-8
High : Billings West High School

What is the racial makeup of Canyon Creek School?

Students at Canyon Creek School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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