D
Needs Improvement
42/100

O D Speer School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 444 Montana Avenue, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Montana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
326
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%14/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% 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 −33 points worse 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 proficiency52% (+4 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+4 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
White52%42%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts61st 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 444 Montana Avenue
City Deer Lodge
ZIP Code 59722
District 3008670
NCES School ID 300867000248
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59722

Understanding the community around O D Speer School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,522
Per Capita Income $27,497
Poverty Rate 1.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 93.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $208,700
Median Rent $753
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
View full data for ZIP 59722 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for O D Speer School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.1%
Two or More Races 9.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 326
Teachers (FTE) 24.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for O D Speer School?
O D Speer School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 O D Speer School?
O D Speer School has 326 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does O D Speer School serve?
O D Speer School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does O D Speer School receive per student?
O D Speer School receives $13,890 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around O D Speer School in 59722 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,932
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+12.6%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 59722

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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