Canyon Creek 6-8 vs Yellowstone Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 5.7 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
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek 6-8 Billings, Montana | Yellowstone Academy Elem Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 102 | – |
| National rank | #2009 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 69 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 23.5).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.3).
- •Canyon Creek 6-8 is the larger school with 69 students compared with 36.
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 Yellowstone Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek 6-8 ranks higher (76.9 vs 23.5 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 Canyon Creek 6-8 and Yellowstone Academy Elem?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek 6-8: 69. Yellowstone Academy Elem: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek 6-8 and Yellowstone Academy Elem rank in Montana?
Canyon Creek 6-8 is 3rd of 102 and Yellowstone Academy Elem is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).