Lodge Grass is a town in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The population was 441 at the 2020 census. It is at the confluence of Lodge Grass Creek and the Little Bighorn River, on the Crow Indian Reservation.
Serving 55 students in grades 7-8, Lodge Grass 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lodge Grass 7-8 serves the west part of Lodge Grass, MT, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 775.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 16.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 31.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lodge Grass 7-8's student population of 55 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Lodge Grass 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 Lodge Grass 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
#683 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lodge Grass 7-8's ranking?
Lodge Grass 7-8 is ranked #683 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lodge Grass 7-8?
55 students attend Lodge Grass 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lodge Grass 7-8 students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lodge Grass 7-8?
Lodge Grass 7-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lodge Grass 7-8 offer ?
Lodge Grass 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lodge Grass 7-8 part of?
Lodge Grass 7-8 is part of Lodge Grass Elementary School District.
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