Deer Park 6-8

Q: Is Deer Park 6-8 a good school?

Deer Park 6-8 ranks 39 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Deer Park 6-8 is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Columbia Falls, Montana, with a student population of just 63 students. Despite its small size, this school has consistently performed among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic achievement across subjects.

Deer Park 6-8 has maintained impressive proficiency rates on Montana state tests, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in Reading, 50% in Science, and 36.67% in Mathematics - significantly higher than state averages. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 1st in 2015-2016 to 39th in 2022-2023, suggesting increased competition from other top-performing middle schools in the area, such as Smith Valley 7-8 and Bissell 7-8.

One notable aspect of Deer Park 6-8 is its relatively homogeneous student population, with 95.24% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby middle schools, such as Whitefish Middle 5-8 (93.94% White) and Bissell 7-8 (68.75% White). The school's small size, with a low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, may contribute to its academic success, providing a more personalized learning environment for students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

(406) 892-5388

District: Deer Park Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,842

Students who attend Deer Park 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Deer Park 6-8:

Elementary:

Deer Park School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

American Indian:

6.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deer Park 6-8 ranks better than 79.1% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), American Indian (6.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Park 6-8 is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Deer Park 6-8 employs 3.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Park 6-8 is $5,842.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Park 6-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Park 6-8 39^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Deer Park 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Deer Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Park Elementary 40^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deer Park 6-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	60.02	77^th	171	55.0%
2005	79.13	22^nd	164	86.6%
2006	73.88	21^st	146	85.6%
2015	94.20	2^nd	156	98.7%
2016	99.25	1^st	81	98.8%
2021	89.16	13^th	200	93.5%
2022	87.93	17^th	190	91.1%
2023	74.57	39^th	187	79.1%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Deer Park 6-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	17	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	18
1992	19	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	20
1993	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	25
1994	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	25
1995	20	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	21
1996	20	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	21
1997	24	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	25
1998	24	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	25
1999	22	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	23
2000	18	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	19
2001	18	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	19
2002	21	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	24
2003	21	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	24
2004	22	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	23
2005	29	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	30
2006	28	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	29
2007	22	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	24
2008	15	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	17
2009	18	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	19
2010	15	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	16
2011	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	13
2012	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	11
2013	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	10
2014	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	15
2015	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	17
2016	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
2017	28	0	0	0	0	0	0	28
2018	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	21
2019	24	0	0	2	0	0	0	26
2020	33	0	0	2	0	0	0	35
2021	33	0	0	1	0	0	0	34
2022	57	0	0	2	1	0	0	60
2023	60	1	0	1	1	0	0	63
2024	40	1	0	0	3	0	2	46

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 Deer Park 6-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	18	1.8	10.0	0
1992	20	1.8	11.1	25
1993	25	4.0	6.3	0
1994	25	3.4	7.4	0
1995	21	2.9	7.2	9.5
1996	21	2.9	7.2	9.5
1997	25	3.1	8.1	0
1998	25	3.3	7.6	0
1999	23	2.6	8.8	0
2000	19	2.7	7.0	10.5
2001	19	2.9	6.6	0
2002	24	1.9	12.6	0
2003	24	1.9	12.6	0
2004	23	2.3	10.0	13
2005	30	2.2	13.6	10
2006	29	2.2	13.2	6.9
2007	24	2.8	8.6	16.7
2008	17	2.5	6.8	29.4
2009	19	2.4	7.9	26.3
2010	16	2.5	6.3	6.3
2011	13	2.1	6.0	0
2012	11	1.3	7.9	45.5
2013	10	1.7	5.8	40
2014	15	1.4	10.3	33.3
2015	17	3.0	5.6	0
2016	20	2.0	10.0	0
2017	28	2.3	12.1	32.1
2018	21	2.3	8.7	38.1
2019	26	2.2	11.3	42.3
2020	35	1.8	19.0	37.1
2021	34	2.4	13.6	n/a
2022	60	2.7	22.0	n/a
2023	63	4.3	14.4	n/a
2024	46	3.5	13.1	6.5

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 Deer Park 6-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	18	1.8	10.0	0
1992	20	1.8	11.1	25
1993	25	4.0	6.3	0
1994	25	3.4	7.4	0
1995	21	2.9	7.2	9.5
1996	21	2.9	7.2	9.5
1997	25	3.1	8.1	0
1998	25	3.3	7.6	0
1999	23	2.6	8.8	0
2000	19	2.7	7.0	10.5
2001	19	2.9	6.6	0
2002	24	1.9	12.6	0
2003	24	1.9	12.6	0
2004	23	2.3	10.0	13
2005	30	2.2	13.6	10
2006	29	2.2	13.2	6.9
2007	24	2.8	8.6	16.7
2008	17	2.5	6.8	29.4
2009	19	2.4	7.9	26.3
2010	16	2.5	6.3	6.3
2011	13	2.1	6.0	0
2012	11	1.3	7.9	45.5
2013	10	1.7	5.8	40
2014	15	1.4	10.3	33.3
2015	17	3.0	5.6	0
2016	20	2.0	10.0	0
2017	28	2.3	12.1	32.1
2018	21	2.3	8.7	38.1
2019	26	2.2	11.3	42.3
2020	35	1.8	19.0	37.1
2021	34	2.4	13.6	n/a
2022	60	2.7	22.0	n/a
2023	63	4.3	14.4	n/a
2024	46	3.5	13.1	6.5

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 Deer Park 6-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$9,091
2022	$6,562
2023	$5,842

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Park 6-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	63	142.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	60	150%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Deer Park 6-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	46	4	13.1	6.5%	40 (87.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	74.6	39^th of 187 public middle schools	79.1%		87.9	17^th of 190 public middle schools	91.1%	22	36.7	66.7	50.0	$5,842
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	46	3	16.7	17.4%	42 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	42.6	114^th of 187 public middle schools	39.0%		44.9	119^th of 190 public middle schools	37.4%	5	25.0	33.3	45.8	$10,010
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	47	4	13.2	34.0%	41 (87.2%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)	71.4	48^th of 187 public middle schools	74.3%		74.6	48^th of 190 public middle schools	74.7%		45.9	49.2	50.0	$11,946
Columbia Falls Junior High School	Public	6-8	1805 Talbot Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6530	543	37	14.8	56.2%	479 (88.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.2%)	53.7	86^th of 187 public middle schools	54.0%		62.7	65^th of 190 public middle schools	65.8%	21	31.3	50.6	38.2	$12,812
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	292	22	13.5	100.0%	245 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	41.2	117^th of 187 public middle schools	37.4%		42.4	123^rd of 190 public middle schools	35.3%	6	31.4	37.9	34.0	$15,378
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	42	5	9.3	26.2%	39 (92.9%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	64.5	61^st of 187 public middle schools	67.4%		62.7	64^th of 190 public middle schools	66.3%	3	33.3	57.8	44.4	$10,005
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,024	68	15.1	44.5%	884 (86.3%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (4.9%)	9 (0.9%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (5.6%)	74.9	38^th of 187 public middle schools	79.7%		70.9	55^th of 190 public middle schools	71.1%	17	41.9	56.6	52.3	$11,367
Whitefish Middle 5-8	Public	5-8	600 East Second Street	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8650	661	44	15.1	27.8%	603 (91.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (3.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	87.1	14^th of 187 public middle schools	92.5%		88	16^th of 190 public middle schools	91.6%	2	52.4	65.2	56.6	$12,202
West Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	342	20	16.9	32.5%	303 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	77.3	34^th of 187 public middle schools	81.8%		76.6	41^st of 190 public middle schools	78.4%	7	44.3	57.5	52.6	$7,967
Smith Valley 7-8	Public	7-8	2901 Highway 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	45	2	18.9	51.1%	38 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	21.7	150^th of 187 public middle schools	19.8%		38.4	130^th of 190 public middle schools	31.6%	20	20.0	30.0	24.1	$9,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Park 6-8

What high school do graduates of Deer Park 6-8 attend?

Students who attend Deer Park 6-8 usually go on to attend Flathead High School

What is the racial makeup of Deer Park 6-8?

Students at Deer Park 6-8 are 87% White, 7% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Deer Park 6-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Deer Park 6-8.

What district is Deer Park 6-8 in?

Deer Park Elementary

Is Deer Park 6-8 a good school?

Deer Park 6-8 ranks 39^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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