Deer Lodge Elem School District
School District · Deer Lodge, Montana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Deer Lodge Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deer Lodge Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
O D Speer School
Deer Lodge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
E F Duvall 7-8
Deer Lodge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#110 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,286
$982 vs Montana median
District size
424 students
Larger than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Deer Lodge Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O D Speer School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | E F Duvall 7-8 | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deer Lodge Elem
Deer Lodge Elem is a Deer Lodge, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 424 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $12,286 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Deer Lodge Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is O D Speer School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Deer Lodge Elem students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Deer Lodge Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Lodge Elem with test data.
Schools in Deer Lodge Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Deer Lodge
- Total Enrollment
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- District spending per student
- $12,286NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer Lodge Elem?
Deer Lodge Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deer Lodge Elem?
The average composite rating for Deer Lodge Elem is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Deer Lodge Elem?
Deer Lodge Elem's district-level spending was $12,286 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Lodge Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Lodge Elem is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deer Lodge Elem?
O D Speer School is the highest-rated school in Deer Lodge Elem with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Deer Lodge Elem?
Across schools in Deer Lodge Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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