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Alkali Creek School

681 Alkali Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alkali Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Alkali Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alkali Creek School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Alkali Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alkali Creek School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#406 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alkali Creek School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alkali Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alkali Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alkali Creek School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alkali Creek School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
75%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alkali Creek School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Alkali Creek School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alkali Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alkali Creek School's ranking?
Alkali Creek School is ranked #406 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Alkali Creek School often compared to?
Alkali Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead School, Beartooth School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Alkali Creek School?
336 students attend Alkali Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Alkali Creek School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alkali Creek School?
Alkali Creek School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alkali Creek School offer ?
Alkali Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alkali Creek School part of?
Alkali Creek School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Alkali Creek School located?
Alkali Creek School is located in the Heights neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 8 other public schools located in Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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