Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lodge Pole 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lodge Pole School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hays, MT, encompassing approximately 399.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 11.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lodge Pole School's student population of 144 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lodge Pole 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 Pole School is 0.11, 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
#644 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
94%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
76%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
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 Pole School's ranking?
Lodge Pole School is ranked #644 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lodge Pole School?
144 students attend Lodge Pole School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lodge Pole School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lodge Pole School?
Lodge Pole School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lodge Pole School offer ?
Lodge Pole School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lodge Pole School part of?
Lodge Pole School is part of Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls School District.
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