Canyon Creek 6-8 vs Elysian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 5.6 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
Elysian Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek 6-8 Billings, Montana | Elysian Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 102 | #15 of 102 |
| National rank | #2009 of 15,369 | #3914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 69 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 67.4).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Elysian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 37.7%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.5).
- •Elysian Middle School is the larger school with 148 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 Elysian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks higher (76.9 vs 67.4 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 Elysian Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek 6-8: 69. Elysian Middle School: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek 6-8 and Elysian Middle School rank in Montana?
Canyon Creek 6-8 is 3rd of 102 and Elysian Middle School is 15th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).