Canyon Creek 6-8 vs Elder Grove 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Creek 6-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
Elder Grove 7-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek 6-8 Billings, Montana | Elder Grove 7-8 Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 102 | #50 of 102 |
| National rank | #2009 of 15,369 | #7358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 69 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 32% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 51.3).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Elder Grove 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 37.7%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.7).
- •Elder Grove 7-8 is the larger school with 248 students compared with 69.
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 Canyon Creek 6-8 better than Elder Grove 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks higher (76.9 vs 51.3 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 Canyon Creek 6-8 and Elder Grove 7-8?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek 6-8: 69. Elder Grove 7-8: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek 6-8 and Elder Grove 7-8 rank in Montana?
Canyon Creek 6-8 is 3rd of 102 and Elder Grove 7-8 is 50th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).