Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lodge Grass 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 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 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lodge Grass School serves the western part of its district in Lodge Grass, MT, covering an area of approximately 775.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 31.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lodge Grass School's student population of 175 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The Mission of Lodge Grass Public Schools is to provide a friendly, safe learning environment to empower students to obtain ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (ASK) to be successful in an ever-changing world, including the preservation of Crow values while r
School Rankings
Lodge Grass School 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 School 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
#690 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted9.1%
29.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lodge Grass School's ranking?
Lodge Grass School is ranked #690 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lodge Grass School often compared to?
Lodge Grass Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crow Agency School, Arrow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 School?
175 students attend Lodge Grass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lodge Grass School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lodge Grass School?
Lodge Grass School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lodge Grass School offer ?
Lodge Grass School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lodge Grass School part of?
Lodge Grass School is part of Lodge Grass Elementary School District.
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