Serving 90 students in grades 7-8, Lame Deer 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lame Deer 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lame Deer 7-8's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Lame Deer 7-8 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 Lame Deer 7-8 is 0.04, 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
#715 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lame Deer 7-8's ranking?
Lame Deer 7-8 is ranked #715 out of 722 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 35% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lame Deer 7-8?
90 students attend Lame Deer 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lame Deer 7-8 students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lame Deer 7-8?
Lame Deer 7-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lame Deer 7-8 offer ?
Lame Deer 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lame Deer 7-8 part of?
Lame Deer 7-8 is part of Lame Deer Elementary School District.
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