Canyon Creek 6-8 vs Elysian School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek 6-8 Billings, Montana | Elysian School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 102 | #68 of 267 |
| National rank | #2009 of 15,369 | #15035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 69 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 57% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 64.6).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Elysian School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 37.7%).
- •Elysian School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.3).
- •Elysian School is the larger school with 302 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 School?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks higher (76.9 vs 64.6 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 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 School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek 6-8 and Elysian School rank in Montana?
Canyon Creek 6-8 is 3rd of 102 and Elysian School is 68th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).