Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lame Deer 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 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
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
Lame Deer School 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 School is 0.10, 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.
Lame Deer School 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 School?
309 students attend Lame Deer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lame Deer School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lame Deer School?
Lame Deer School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lame Deer School offer ?
Lame Deer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
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