Serving 88 students in grades 7-8, E F Duvall 7-8 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E F Duvall 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Deer Lodge, MT school district, encompassing approximately 451.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 17.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
E F Duvall 7-8's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
E F Duvall 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E F Duvall 7-8 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
82%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E F Duvall 7-8's ranking?
E F Duvall 7-8 is ranked #513 out of 696 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend E F Duvall 7-8?
88 students attend E F Duvall 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of E F Duvall 7-8 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E F Duvall 7-8?
E F Duvall 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does E F Duvall 7-8 offer ?
E F Duvall 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E F Duvall 7-8 part of?
E F Duvall 7-8 is part of Deer Lodge Elementary School District.
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