Deer Park 7-8

2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 60 students in grades 6-8, Deer Park 7-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deer Park 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Deer Park 7-8's student population of 60 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Deer Park 7-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park 7-8 is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
#20 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-59%
36%
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70-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deer Park 7-8's ranking?
Deer Park 7-8 is ranked #20 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Deer Park 7-8?
60 students attend Deer Park 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Deer Park 7-8 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park 7-8?
Deer Park 7-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deer Park 7-8 offer ?
Deer Park 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deer Park 7-8 part of?
Deer Park 7-8 is part of Deer Park Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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