A+
Excellent
96/100

Deer Park School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2105 Middle Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Montana
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
125
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%95/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+24 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+19 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%57%reading +17 pts, math +6 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income70%30%reading +34 pts, math -2 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2105 Middle Road
City Columbia Falls
ZIP Code 59912
District 3008700
NCES School ID 300870000249
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59912

Understanding the community around Deer Park School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,403
Per Capita Income $34,663
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $361,600
Median Rent $946
Owner-Occupied 79.1%
Renter-Occupied 20.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deer Park School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 125
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deer Park School?
Deer Park School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Deer Park School?
Deer Park School has 125 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Deer Park School serve?
Deer Park School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deer Park School receive per student?
Deer Park School receives $8,734 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deer Park School in 59912 ▼
Avg Home Value
$615,673
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,642
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
20.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026