Lame Deer Elementary

The Lame Deer Elementary district in Montana consists of two schools: Lame Deer School, an elementary school, and Lame Deer 7-8, a middle school. Both schools have consistently low state-wide rankings, with Lame Deer School ranking in the bottom 1% of Montana elementary schools and Lame Deer 7-8 ranking in the bottom 1% of Montana middle schools for the past three school years.

The student populations of both schools are predominantly Native American, with over 94% of students identifying as such at Lame Deer School and 97.75% at Lame Deer 7-8. This highlights the need for culturally-responsive teaching practices and support systems to address the unique needs of this student population. Additionally, the per-student spending at Lame Deer School ($15,289) is nearly double the per-student spending at Lame Deer 7-8 ($7,826), which may contribute to the differences in performance and outcomes between the two schools.

Overall, the data analysis reveals that the Lame Deer Elementary district is facing significant challenges, with both its elementary and middle schools performing poorly compared to their peers across the state. The lack of detailed socioeconomic data, such as free and reduced lunch rates, further highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this community.