Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O D Speer 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O D Speer School's attendance zone covers the entire Deer Lodge, MT school district, encompassing approximately 451.1 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
O D Speer School's student population of 337 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
O D Speer 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 O D Speer School is 0.25, 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
#476 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 O D Speer School's ranking?
O D Speer School is ranked #476 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend O D Speer School?
337 students attend O D Speer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of O D Speer School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O D Speer School?
O D Speer School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does O D Speer School offer ?
O D Speer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O D Speer School part of?
O D Speer School is part of Deer Lodge Elementary School District.
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