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Lame Deer High School

Summary:

Lame Deer High School is a small public high school in Lame Deer, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of around 169. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Lame Deer High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 6.45% of students proficient or better in reading, 0% in mathematics, and 2.78% in science, compared to the state averages of 46.03%, 36.59%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked between 110-134 out of the state's high schools over the past decade, placing it in the bottom 10-20% of high schools in Montana. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.4 to 17.4 over the past three school years.

The persistent academic underperformance at Lame Deer High School suggests deeper systemic issues that may be related to funding, resources, and access to high-quality educational programs and support services. Addressing these challenges will require a multifaceted approach that considers the importance of culturally relevant and responsive educational approaches, as well as targeted interventions to support student learning and success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3 Mi South of Lame Deer
       Lame Deer, MT  59043

(406) 477-8900

District: Lame Deer High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,302 Help


Feeder schools for Lame Deer High School:

Elementary:    Birney School
    Lame Deer School
Middle:    Lame Deer 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lame Deer High School ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (91.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lame Deer High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lame Deer High School is $26,302.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lame Deer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lame Deer High School 121st of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Lame Deer High School in the ranking list.)

Lame Deer High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lame Deer High School 293rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lame Deer High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.37 136th 137 0.7%
2005 1.49 134th 142 5.6%
2006 0.43 137th 138 0.7%
2007 0.40 133rd 136 2.2%
2008 1.07 134th 139 3.6%
2009 0.38 134th 135 0.7%
2010 0.54 132nd 135 2.2%
2011 0.29 119th 122 2.5%
2012 0.12 129th 129 0.0%
2013 0.08 128th 128 0.0%
2015 10.74 88th 92 4.3%
2021 5.62 127th 138 8.0%
2022 2.35 110th 114 3.5%
2023 2.14 121st 124 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lame Deer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 0 0 0 1 118 n/a n/a 0 119
1996 0 0 0 1 118 n/a n/a 0 119
1997 0 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 91
1998 0 0 0 0 124 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 0 0 0 0 134 n/a n/a 0 134
2000 0 0 0 0 169 n/a n/a 0 169
2001 0 0 0 0 190 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 0 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 0 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 1 0 0 0 191 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 0 0 0 0 146 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 0 0 0 0 157 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 1 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 0 0 0 0 177 n/a n/a 0 177
2009 0 0 0 0 153 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 2 0 0 0 139 n/a n/a 0 141
2011 2 0 0 2 118 0 3 0 125
2012 2 0 0 2 112 0 4 0 120
2013 2 0 0 3 117 0 0 0 122
2014 2 0 0 5 97 0 2 0 106
2015 1 0 0 6 88 0 0 0 95
2016 1 0 0 6 129 0 0 0 136
2017 1 0 0 6 126 0 0 0 133
2018 2 0 0 5 145 0 0 0 152
2019 2 0 0 0 146 0 1 0 149
2020 0 0 0 2 129 0 1 0 132
2021 0 0 0 4 168 0 0 0 172
2022 0 0 0 9 171 0 2 0 182
2023 0 0 0 11 154 0 4 0 169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lame Deer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 119 6.4 18.6 84
1996 119 6.4 18.6 84
1997 91 10.4 8.8 79.1
1998 124 10.6 11.7 79.8
1999 134 13.2 10.2 85.1
2000 169 15.0 11.3 97.6
2001 190 12.5 15.2 83.2
2002 214 18.5 11.6 95.3
2003 214 18.5 11.6 95.3
2004 192 18.0 10.7 92.2
2005 146 13.1 11.1 92.5
2006 157 14.3 11.0 98.1
2007 175 15.6 11.2 78.3
2008 177 15.7 11.3 92.7
2009 153 14.1 10.9 89.5
2010 141 16.1 8.7 97.9
2011 125 15.1 8.2 97.6
2012 120 14.7 8.1 97.5
2013 122 13.0 9.3 97.5
2014 106 11.1 9.4 97.2
2015 95 9.0 10.5 100
2016 136 10.0 13.6 100
2017 133 8.3 15.9 100
2018 152 9.0 16.7 100
2019 149 8.5 17.3 66.4
2020 132 9.0 14.5 100
2021 172 9.8 17.4 n/a
2022 182 10.9 16.6 n/a
2023 169 10.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lame Deer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 119 6.4 18.6 84
1996 119 6.4 18.6 84
1997 91 10.4 8.8 79.1
1998 124 10.6 11.7 79.8
1999 134 13.2 10.2 85.1
2000 169 15.0 11.3 97.6
2001 190 12.5 15.2 83.2
2002 214 18.5 11.6 95.3
2003 214 18.5 11.6 95.3
2004 192 18.0 10.7 92.2
2005 146 13.1 11.1 92.5
2006 157 14.3 11.0 98.1
2007 175 15.6 11.2 78.3
2008 177 15.7 11.3 92.7
2009 153 14.1 10.9 89.5
2010 141 16.1 8.7 97.9
2011 125 15.1 8.2 97.6
2012 120 14.7 8.1 97.5
2013 122 13.0 9.3 97.5
2014 106 11.1 9.4 97.2
2015 95 9.0 10.5 100
2016 136 10.0 13.6 100
2017 133 8.3 15.9 100
2018 152 9.0 16.7 100
2019 149 8.5 17.3 66.4
2020 132 9.0 14.5 100
2021 172 9.8 17.4 n/a
2022 182 10.9 16.6 n/a
2023 169 10.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lame Deer High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,824
2021 $21,490
2022 $20,802
2023 $26,302

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lame Deer High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students149169
 13.4%
African American00
American Indian146154
 5.5%
Asian00
Hispanic011
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races14
 300%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lame Deer High School

Students at Lame Deer High School are 91% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Lame Deer High School.

Lame Deer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Birney School
Elementary : Lame Deer School
Middle : Lame Deer 7-8

Lame Deer High School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Montana high schools.


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