D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Deerfield School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 Deerfield Colony, Lewistown, MT 59457
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 20th percentile in Montana
Resources
C+
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
13
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 16th percentile, math 25th percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%69/100Inputs 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 −15 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 proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−14 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.

School Information

Address Deerfield Colony
City Lewistown
ZIP Code 59457
District 3008730
NCES School ID 300873000250
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59457

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,579
Per Capita Income $34,252
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,100
Median Rent $829
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deerfield School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 13
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has 13 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Deerfield School serve?
Deerfield School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deerfield School receive per student?
Deerfield School receives $11,500 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deerfield School in 59457 ▼
Avg Home Value
$294,776
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
34.6%

Other Schools in 59457

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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