Summary:
The 59050 zip code area is home to three struggling schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school. All three schools are performing poorly, with low test scores, low rankings, and low ratings from SchoolDigger. The student population at these schools is predominantly Native American, ranging from 96.47% to 98.94%, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups.
The proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science for all three schools are significantly below the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the proficiency rate in Mathematics for Lodge Grass School was just 2.38%, compared to the state average of 36.59%. The schools are also ranked very low in their respective categories within the state of Montana, with Lodge Grass High School ranked 123 out of 124 high schools and Lodge Grass 7-8 ranked 185 out of 187 middle schools.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,928 to $18,059, the schools are not achieving good outcomes. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve student learning. The poor performance of these schools may be indicative of broader challenges facing the Lodge Grass Elementary and Lodge Grass High School communities, and addressing the root causes will likely require a comprehensive, community-based approach.
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