Summary:
The Lame Deer School is the sole elementary school located within the Lame Deer Elementary district in Lame Deer, Montana. This school serves a predominantly Native American student population, with 94.88% of its students identifying as such. However, the Lame Deer School has consistently underperformed academically, ranking near the bottom of Montana elementary schools in recent years.
Academically, the Lame Deer School struggles significantly, with only 1.97% of its students proficient or better in reading, 0% proficient in math, and 0% proficient in science. This is in stark contrast to the state averages of 46.03% in reading, 36.59% in math, and 37.03% in science. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $15,289, which is significantly higher than the state average, its student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 is only slightly lower than the state average.
The persistent low performance of the Lame Deer School points to broader systemic challenges in the education system that disproportionately impact schools serving marginalized communities, such as the Native American population in Lame Deer. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding or resources, and instead focuses on understanding and addressing the unique cultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to the school's struggles.
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