Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lame Deer 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lame Deer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lame Deer School's student population of 280 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lame Deer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lame Deer School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lame Deer School's ranking?
Lame Deer School is ranked #701 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Lame Deer School?
280 students attend Lame Deer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lame Deer School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lame Deer School?
Lame Deer School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lame Deer School offer ?
Lame Deer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lame Deer School part of?
Lame Deer School is part of Lame Deer Elem School District.
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