Summary:
The Lodge Grass 7-8 middle school is the sole middle school serving the Lodge Grass Elementary district in Montana. With a small student population of 85 and an overwhelmingly Native American demographic at 96.47%, this school faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its extremely low proficiency rates on state tests.
Despite spending $14,928 per student, which is higher than the state average, Lodge Grass 7-8 has consistently ranked near the bottom of all Montana middle schools, with only 1.82% of students proficient or better in mathematics, 0% in reading, and 0% in science. These scores are alarmingly low and suggest that the school is struggling to provide a quality education to its students.
The high poverty levels in the area, as indicated by the likely high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, combined with the lack of racial/ethnic diversity, may be contributing factors to the school's persistent academic struggles. Significant interventions and support will likely be needed to help Lodge Grass 7-8 and its students overcome the barriers to academic success.
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