Serving 140 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Lodge Pole 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 Lodge Pole School is 0.08, 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.
Lodge Pole School is ranked #686 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
140 students attend Lodge Pole School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lodge Pole School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lodge Pole School?
Lodge Pole School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is Lodge Pole School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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