Summary:
The 59043 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which are performing poorly according to state standards. The schools, Lame Deer School, Lame Deer High School, and Lame Deer 7-8, are ranked in the bottom 10-15% of schools in Montana and have 0-star ratings, indicating significant room for improvement.
Academically, the schools struggle, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below the state averages. Across all three schools, only 0-6.45% of students are proficient in these core subjects, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03% respectively. This is likely due to the high concentration of disadvantaged students, with the schools serving a student population that is over 90% Native American and facing significant socioeconomic challenges.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools do have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 12.8 to 16.4 students per teacher. However, spending per student varies widely, from $7,826 to $18,824, with the Lame Deer High School district having the lowest per-student funding. Addressing these disparities and investing in targeted interventions and support for the schools and students in the 59043 zip code area will be crucial to improving educational outcomes and providing the quality education these children deserve.
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