Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Blue Creek School's student population of 181 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Blue 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 Blue Creek School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Blue Creek School is ranked #457 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Blue Creek School often compared to?
Blue Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Custer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Blue Creek School?
181 students attend Blue Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Creek School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Creek School?
Blue Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Creek School offer ?
Blue Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Blue Creek School part of?
Blue Creek School is part of Blue Creek Elementary School District.
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