Blue Creek School vs Cascade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Creek School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
145 students
Cascade School
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students
| Measure | Blue Creek School Billings, Montana | Cascade School Cascade, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 267 | #16 of 267 |
| National rank | #17111 of 50,301 | #6296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 145 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Billings | Cascade |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 61.5).
- •Cascade School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Cascade School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Blue Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Blue Creek School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •Blue Creek School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Creek School better than Cascade School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade School ranks higher (77.7 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Creek School and Cascade School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Billings and Cascade in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Creek School: 145. Cascade School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Creek School and Cascade School rank in Montana?
Blue Creek School is 86th of 267 and Cascade School is 16th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).