D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Lame Deer School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 103 Old School Street, Lame Deer, MT 59043
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 0th percentile in Montana
Resources
A+
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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
309
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 0th percentile, math 0th percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −35 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 proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−36 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
American Indian / Alaska Native3%3%reading -17 pts, math -10 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -34 pts, math -25 pts0th 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 103 Old School Street
City Lame Deer
ZIP Code 59043
District 3016050
NCES School ID 301605000494
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59043

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,853
Per Capita Income $12,685
Poverty Rate 35.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,700
Median Rent $525
Owner-Occupied 57.5%
Renter-Occupied 42.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lame Deer School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 95.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 309
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lame Deer School?
Lame Deer School has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Lame Deer School?
Lame Deer School has 309 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Lame Deer School serve?
Lame Deer School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lame Deer School receive per student?
Lame Deer School receives $19,712 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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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