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Elder Grove 7-8

Q: Is Elder Grove 7-8 a good school?

Elder Grove 7-8 ranks 114 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Elder Grove 7-8 is a public middle school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Elder Grove Elementary School District, which is ranked 220 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elder Grove 7-8 has shown fluctuating academic performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 13th out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 137th out of 187 in 2022-2023. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.64%) and Science (42.86%) compared to the state averages, but a lower Mathematics proficiency rate (25.53%) than the state average (36.77%). The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.3 to 20.6, is higher than some nearby schools, and its percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.97%) is lower than some neighboring schools.

Comparing Elder Grove 7-8 to other local middle schools provides valuable context. Elysian Middle School, located about 5 miles away, consistently outperforms Elder Grove 7-8 and the state averages in academic proficiency. In contrast, Billings Multilingual Academy and Riverside Middle School, both within 9 miles, have significantly lower proficiency rates. The nearby Canyon Creek 6-8 has shown a wide range of performance, from a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in 2024-2025.

248

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,850

Per pupil spending ?

21%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106

(406) 656-2893

District: Elder Grove Elementary

Students who attend Elder Grove 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Billings West High School

Feeder schools for Elder Grove 7-8:

Elementary:

Elder Grove School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2013 → 49th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2013

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Montana avg40%

114^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^th of 387Elder Grove 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	49.9	114 of 222	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.8	81 of 123	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.2	137 of 187	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.0	90 of 190	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.8	133 of 200	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.7	41 of 60	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.0	17 of 58	70.7%	★★★★☆
2017	65.6	16 of 55	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	59.3	26 of 81	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.0	13 of 159	91.8%	★★★★★
2012	79.5	11 of 156	92.9%	★★★★★
2011	78.7	19 of 161	88.2%	★★★★☆
2010	66.1	45 of 156	71.2%	★★★★☆
2009	79.4	13 of 147	91.2%	★★★★★
2008	75.3	21 of 149	85.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.7	18 of 147	87.8%	★★★★☆
2006	79.9	13 of 146	91.1%	★★★★★
2005	62.4	61 of 164	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	77.1	31 of 171	81.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+8 vs state

Science43%+5 vs state

Mathematics26%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Elder Grove 7-8

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Laurel Middle School	Public	5-8	725 Washington Avenue	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6919	506	34	14.8	44.9%	451 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	43.5	130^th of 222 public middle schools	41.4%		31.8	92^nd of 123 public middle schools	25.2%	38	41.7	28.6	$11,751
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elder Grove 7-8

How many students attend Elder Grove 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 248 students attended Elder Grove 7-8.

Is Elder Grove 7-8 a good school?

Elder Grove 7-8 ranks 114^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Elder Grove 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Elder Grove 7-8 usually go on to attend Billings West High School

What is the racial makeup of Elder Grove 7-8?

Students at Elder Grove 7-8 are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Elder Grove 7-8 in?

Elder Grove Elementary

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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