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Lame Deer 7-8

Summary:

Lame Deer 7-8 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Lame Deer, Montana, with a student population of 89. The school's student body is predominantly Native American, reflecting the demographics of the local community.

Lame Deer 7-8 has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in Montana for over a decade. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 0% in mathematics, 1.2% in reading, and 0% in science, far below the state averages. This poor performance is reflected in the school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 186 out of 187 middle schools in the state. The school's spending per student, at $7,826, is significantly lower than the nearby Ashland 7-8 school, which spends $23,530 per student. Additionally, Lame Deer 7-8 has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.8, compared to 6.8 at Ashland 7-8.

The persistent low performance and resource disparities at Lame Deer 7-8 suggest that the school and the Lame Deer Elementary School District face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their predominantly Native American student population. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique cultural and socioeconomic factors affecting the school and its community.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 South Highway 39
       Lame Deer, MT  59043

(406) 477-8900

District: Lame Deer Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,783 Help


Students who attend Lame Deer 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Lame Deer High School

Feeder schools for Lame Deer 7-8:

Elementary:    Lame Deer School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.1%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lame Deer 7-8 ranks worse than 99.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.8%), Hispanic (1.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lame Deer 7-8 is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lame Deer 7-8 is $21,783.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lame Deer 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lame Deer 7-8 186th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Lame Deer 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Lame Deer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lame Deer Elementary 299th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lame Deer 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.25 171st 171 0.0%
2005 1.07 159th 164 3.0%
2006 0.56 144th 146 1.4%
2007 0.93 142nd 147 3.4%
2008 0.06 149th 149 0.0%
2009 0.11 145th 147 1.4%
2010 0.26 155th 156 0.6%
2011 0.15 160th 161 0.6%
2012 0.67 154th 156 1.3%
2013 0.18 157th 159 1.3%
2021 2.88 199th 200 0.5%
2022 2.51 187th 190 1.6%
2023 1.58 186th 187 0.5%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

Lame Deer 7-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lame Deer 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 37
1992 1 0 0 1 33 n/a n/a 0 35
1993 0 0 0 0 45 n/a n/a 0 45
1994 0 0 0 0 65 n/a n/a 0 65
1995 0 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 77
1996 0 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 77
1997 0 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 75
1998 0 0 0 0 67 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 0 0 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 73
2000 0 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 87
2001 0 0 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 80
2002 0 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 0 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 1 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 84
2005 0 0 0 0 68 n/a n/a 0 68
2006 2 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 0 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 1 0 0 0 61 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 1 0 0 0 65 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 1 0 0 0 67 n/a n/a 0 68
2011 0 0 0 1 60 0 0 0 61
2012 0 0 0 2 72 0 0 0 74
2013 0 0 0 1 61 0 1 0 63
2014 0 0 0 4 58 0 1 0 63
2015 1 0 0 1 79 0 0 0 81
2016 0 0 0 2 83 0 0 0 85
2017 0 0 0 2 87 0 2 0 91
2018 0 0 0 0 91 1 1 0 93
2019 0 0 0 5 84 0 0 0 89
2020 0 0 0 4 90 0 0 0 94
2021 0 0 0 4 84 0 1 0 89
2022 0 0 0 4 79 0 1 0 84
2023 0 0 0 1 87 0 1 0 89

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 37 3.0 12.3 62.2
1992 35 2.0 17.5 94.3
1993 45 6.1 7.4 82.2
1994 65 6.6 9.8 90.8
1995 77 4.9 15.7 84.4
1996 77 4.9 15.7 84.4
1997 75 4.9 15.3 92
1998 67 4.6 14.6 92.5
1999 73 6.0 12.2 86.3
2000 87 7.4 11.8 96.6
2001 80 8.3 9.6 93.8
2002 96 8.9 10.8 89.6
2003 96 8.9 10.8 89.6
2004 84 9.2 9.1 90.5
2005 68 8.5 8.0 95.6
2006 77 6.9 11.2 88.3
2007 86 6.9 12.5 81.4
2008 62 6.3 9.8 95.2
2009 66 6.4 10.3 93.9
2010 68 8.2 8.2 95.6
2011 61 8.0 7.6 95.1
2012 74 5.4 13.5 95.9
2013 63 7.7 8.1 95.2
2014 63 1.9 31.8 95.2
2015 81 3.0 27.0 100
2016 85 7.0 12.1 100
2017 91 8.0 11.3 100
2018 93 8.0 11.5 100
2019 89 8.4 10.5 76.4
2020 94 9.4 9.9 100
2021 89 8.0 11.0 n/a
2022 84 8.2 10.2 n/a
2023 89 6.9 12.8 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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 37 3.0 12.3 62.2
1992 35 2.0 17.5 94.3
1993 45 6.1 7.4 82.2
1994 65 6.6 9.8 90.8
1995 77 4.9 15.7 84.4
1996 77 4.9 15.7 84.4
1997 75 4.9 15.3 92
1998 67 4.6 14.6 92.5
1999 73 6.0 12.2 86.3
2000 87 7.4 11.8 96.6
2001 80 8.3 9.6 93.8
2002 96 8.9 10.8 89.6
2003 96 8.9 10.8 89.6
2004 84 9.2 9.1 90.5
2005 68 8.5 8.0 95.6
2006 77 6.9 11.2 88.3
2007 86 6.9 12.5 81.4
2008 62 6.3 9.8 95.2
2009 66 6.4 10.3 93.9
2010 68 8.2 8.2 95.6
2011 61 8.0 7.6 95.1
2012 74 5.4 13.5 95.9
2013 63 7.7 8.1 95.2
2014 63 1.9 31.8 95.2
2015 81 3.0 27.0 100
2016 85 7.0 12.1 100
2017 91 8.0 11.3 100
2018 93 8.0 11.5 100
2019 89 8.4 10.5 76.4
2020 94 9.4 9.9 100
2021 89 8.0 11.0 n/a
2022 84 8.2 10.2 n/a
2023 89 6.9 12.8 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 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,826
2021 $14,164
2022 $16,393
2023 $21,783

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lame Deer 7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8989
African American00
American Indian8487
 3.6%
Asian00
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lame Deer 7-8

Lame Deer 7-8 ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Montana middle schools.

Students who attend Lame Deer 7-8 usually go on to attend Lame Deer High School

Students at Lame Deer 7-8 are 98% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Lame Deer 7-8.


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