Lolo Middle School

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Lolo Middle School ranks 92 nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lolo Middle School is a public middle school located in Lolo, MT, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 217 students. The school is part of the Lolo Elementary School District, which is ranked 163 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lolo Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.32%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance is slightly below the state standards, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (33.81%), Reading (42.38%), and Science (41.23%) all below the state averages for the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, which is lower than the nearby schools. When compared to other middle schools in the region, Hellgate Elementary Intermediate and Hellgate Middle School consistently rank among the top in Montana, with 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, while DeSmet 6-8 and Hellgate Middle School have higher proficiency rates in core subjects.

Lolo Middle School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,150, which is higher than the $8,187 and $8,510 spent per student at the nearby Hellgate Elementary Intermediate and Hellgate Middle School, respectively. However, the data provided does not include the free and reduced lunch rates for Lolo Middle School, which could be an important metric to consider when analyzing the school's socioeconomic demographics and potential challenges.

Detail:

Public 5-8

11395 Highway 93 South
Lolo, MT 59847

(406) 273-6141

District: Lolo Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,878

Students who attend Lolo Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sentinel High School

Feeder schools for Lolo Middle School:

Elementary:

Lolo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lolo Middle School ranks better than 50.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lolo Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Lolo Middle School employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lolo Middle School is $6,878.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lolo Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lolo Middle School 92^nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Lolo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lolo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lolo Elementary 163^rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lolo Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	79.93	24^th	171	86.0%
2005	83.66	16^th	164	90.2%
2006	72.64	25^th	146	82.9%
2007	65.13	37^th	147	74.8%
2008	68.05	31^st	149	79.2%
2009	58.50	73^rd	147	50.3%
2010	65.48	46^th	156	70.5%
2011	57.63	85^th	161	47.2%
2012	66.33	44^th	156	71.8%
2013	64.89	54^th	159	66.0%
2016	32.70	60^th	81	25.9%
2017	39.48	41^st	55	25.5%
2018	25.94	50^th	58	13.8%
2019	33.04	46^th	60	23.3%
2021	63.42	69^th	200	65.5%
2022	54.30	93^rd	190	51.1%
2023	51.89	92^nd	187	50.8%

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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 Lolo Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	118	118
1991	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1992	180	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	183
1993	213	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1994	225	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	229
1995	215	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1996	215	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1997	218	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
1998	212	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	217
1999	188	3	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	200
2000	194	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
2001	174	2	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	181
2002	180	2	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	194
2003	180	2	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	194
2004	198	1	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	210
2005	190	0	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	199
2006	184	2	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
2007	179	2	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	185
2008	178	2	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	185
2009	175	5	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	188
2010	180	2	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	189
2011	168	2	1	8	6	0	0	0	185
2012	176	1	1	4	4	0	0	0	186
2013	194	5	0	9	4	0	1	0	213
2014	194	4	1	11	3	0	2	0	215
2015	193	4	0	12	4	0	2	0	215
2016	217	1	1	10	5	0	3	0	237
2017	215	1	0	8	3	0	5	0	232
2018	219	1	1	11	1	0	7	0	240
2019	203	1	0	12	1	0	8	0	225
2020	214	2	1	12	1	0	7	0	237
2021	198	2	1	13	2	0	11	0	227
2022	192	1	2	12	2	0	11	0	220
2023	196	1	2	9	2	0	7	0	217
2024	197	1	1	10	2	0	6	0	217

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 Lolo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	118	7.5	15.7	24.6
1991	194	10.7	18.1	25.3
1992	183	10.5	17.4	23.5
1993	213	13.1	16.3	23
1994	229	11.0	20.8	38
1995	217	11.0	19.7	43.3
1996	217	11.0	19.7	43.3
1997	223	12.3	18.1	40.4
1998	217	11.3	19.2	24.9
1999	200	11.0	18.2	50.5
2000	200	12.0	16.7	55.5
2001	181	13.0	13.9	56.4
2002	194	12.8	15.2	37.1
2003	194	12.8	15.2	37.1
2004	210	12.9	16.3	40
2005	199	13.4	14.9	23.1
2006	195	13.5	14.4	45.6
2007	185	12.4	14.9	45.9
2008	185	13.1	14.1	49.7
2009	188	12.1	15.5	47.9
2010	189	12.1	15.5	32.8
2011	185	11.3	16.2	36.8
2012	186	13.3	13.9	33.3
2013	213	13.4	15.8	45.5
2014	215	13.0	16.5	47
2015	215	14.0	15.3	43.3
2016	237	15.0	15.8	40.5
2017	232	17.6	13.1	39.7
2018	240	13.2	18.1	43.8
2019	225	15.2	14.7	42.7
2020	237	15.2	15.5	35.9
2021	227	16.7	13.5	n/a
2022	220	15.0	14.5	n/a
2023	217	15.2	14.1	n/a
2024	217	14.6	14.7	35.9

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 Lolo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	118	7.5	15.7	24.6
1991	194	10.7	18.1	25.3
1992	183	10.5	17.4	23.5
1993	213	13.1	16.3	23
1994	229	11.0	20.8	38
1995	217	11.0	19.7	43.3
1996	217	11.0	19.7	43.3
1997	223	12.3	18.1	40.4
1998	217	11.3	19.2	24.9
1999	200	11.0	18.2	50.5
2000	200	12.0	16.7	55.5
2001	181	13.0	13.9	56.4
2002	194	12.8	15.2	37.1
2003	194	12.8	15.2	37.1
2004	210	12.9	16.3	40
2005	199	13.4	14.9	23.1
2006	195	13.5	14.4	45.6
2007	185	12.4	14.9	45.9
2008	185	13.1	14.1	49.7
2009	188	12.1	15.5	47.9
2010	189	12.1	15.5	32.8
2011	185	11.3	16.2	36.8
2012	186	13.3	13.9	33.3
2013	213	13.4	15.8	45.5
2014	215	13.0	16.5	47
2015	215	14.0	15.3	43.3
2016	237	15.0	15.8	40.5
2017	232	17.6	13.1	39.7
2018	240	13.2	18.1	43.8
2019	225	15.2	14.7	42.7
2020	237	15.2	15.5	35.9
2021	227	16.7	13.5	n/a
2022	220	15.0	14.5	n/a
2023	217	15.2	14.1	n/a
2024	217	14.6	14.7	35.9

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 Lolo Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,150
2021	$11,087
2022	$7,086
2023	$6,878

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 60 Middle schools	Ranks 92^nd of 187 Middle schools	27.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	225	217	3.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	196	3.4%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%

Schools Near Lolo Middle School

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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
Lolo Middle School	Public	5-8	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 273-6141	217	15	14.7	35.9%	197 (90.8%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	51.9	92^nd of 187 public middle schools	50.8%		54.3	93^rd of 190 public middle schools	51.1%	1	33.8	42.4	41.2	$6,878
Meadow Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	4210 Reserve	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4045	408	29	14.2	42.4%	333 (81.6%)	10 (2.5%)	24 (5.9%)	12 (2.9%)	21 (5.1%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	68.7	54^th of 187 public middle schools	71.1%		68.9	57^th of 190 public middle schools	70.0%	3	42.1	51.8	46.5	$13,888
Target Range 7-8	Public	7-8	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	129	8	16.6	37.2%	112 (86.8%)	3 (2.3%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	85.9	17^th of 187 public middle schools	90.9%		78.4	36^th of 190 public middle schools	81.1%	19	58.5	54.4	63.5	$10,143
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	590	37	15.8	54.7%	468 (79.3%)	21 (3.6%)	36 (6.1%)	12 (2.0%)	47 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	45.8	104^th of 187 public middle schools	44.4%		53.8	96^th of 190 public middle schools	49.5%	8	28.6	44.3	36.6	$13,026
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	645 West Central Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4085	682	39	17.3	27.6%	597 (87.5%)	9 (1.3%)	25 (3.7%)	9 (1.3%)	30 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	85.3	19^th of 187 public middle schools	89.8%		75.4	44^th of 190 public middle schools	76.8%	25	51.9	63.8	54.3	$12,126
Woodman 7-8	Public	7-8	18470 Highway 12 West	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Woodman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6770	6	1	6.5		4 (66.7%)	1 (16.7%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$20,635
Florence-Carlton 6-8	Public	6-8	5602 Old Highway 93	Florence	59833	Ravalli County	Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-0587	201	12	17.3	35.3%	182 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	53.4	87^th of 187 public middle schools	53.5%		50	110^th of 190 public middle schools	42.1%	23	33.9	46.4	39.3	$11,851
Hellgate Middle School	Public	7-8	2375 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2452	300	22	13.7	40.0%	249 (83.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.0%)	83.9	21^st of 187 public middle schools	88.8%		83.7	26^th of 190 public middle schools	86.3%	5	47.8	59.1	63.5	$11,287
Hellgate Elementary Intermediate	Public	4-6	2355 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	525	27	19.1	43.6%	433 (82.5%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.4%)	13 (2.5%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.4%)								(n/a)	40.3	55.6	43.5	$9,445
DeSmet 6-8	Public	6-8	6355 Padre Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	DeSmet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-4994	37	5	8.2	100.0%	26 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	62.6	66^th of 187 public middle schools	64.7%		25.4	152^nd of 190 public middle schools	20.0%	86	42.9	57.1	33.3	$19,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Lolo Middle School

How many students attend Lolo Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Lolo Middle School.

What district is Lolo Middle School in?

Lolo Elementary

Is Lolo Middle School a good school?

Lolo Middle School ranks 92^nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lolo Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lolo Middle School usually go on to attend Sentinel High School

What is the racial makeup of Lolo Middle School?

Students at Lolo Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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