The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Science. The lowest is 49% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Elysian Middle School
Elysian Middle School serves grades six through eight and is part of the Elysian Elementary School District in Billings, Montana. The school is located on Elysian Road, within a city that functions as the primary trade, medical, and retail hub for a vast region covering much of eastern Montana and parts of several neighboring states. Billings has experienced sustained growth since its founding and continues to be the fastest-growing city in Montana, with an economy tied to energy development, healthcare, and regional distribution.
The school enrolls a small student body for a middle school, with enrollment distributed relatively evenly across sixth and seventh grades, and a slightly smaller eighth grade. The student population is predominantly white. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available from the source used here, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it serves those populations.
State testing results for the school's most recent year show that in English language arts, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above on the Smarter Balanced Assessment. In math, just under half of students reached that same benchmark. Science results, from the Montana Science Assessment, showed a larger share of students scored proficient or above. Compared across districts in Yellowstone County, Elysian Middle School's overall proficiency across tested subjects placed it in the top quartile, a position that marks it as one of the stronger performers in the county on these measures.
The comparison available looked at other districts in Yellowstone County, not at individual schools directly, so a parent reading the school's proficiency numbers against those of a specific nearby school may need to check the district-level comparison for a more precise view. Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is standard for a school that does not serve high school students.
No chronic absenteeism data was reported in the source, and no information on disciplinary actions, course access, or staffing was available. The district brief, which covers the Elysian Elementary School District, found no publicly reported recent changes such as referenda, curriculum shifts, or property tax changes, so this appears to be a period of no major district-level news that would affect families.
The housing market in the area has seen home values and rents rise modestly over the past year. The typical home value in the zip code is above the national median, and rent is also above the national figure. A typical rent would consume a share of median household income that is manageable by national standards, though buying a home would require a much higher income multiple. The supply of homes for sale has tightened relative to a year ago, while demand has held steady, meaning buyers may face a moderately competitive market. This context matters for any family deciding whether to move into the attendance zone.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Elysian Middle School is a small setting where proficiency rates in core subjects are above the median for Yellowstone County. The student body is not economically diverse in large numbers, and the racial and ethnic makeup is heavily white, which is characteristic of the region. The lack of publicly available data on special education and English learner services is a gap worth noting; a parent with a child who may need those supports should verify directly. The broader Billings area offers the amenities of a regional hub and has been growing, but the district itself has not been the subject of recent visible changes that would alter a family's decision. The school's size, its academic standing relative to the county, and its location in a growing midsized city define the basic terms of what a family would find here.
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