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6.4 avg / 10

Deer Park Elem School District

School District · Columbia Falls, Montana

Students: 171
Teachers (FTE): 13

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,849

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#65 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$7,849

$5,419 vs Montana median

District size

171 students

Smaller than Montana median

About Deer Park Elem

Deer Park Elem is a Columbia Falls, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 171 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $7,849 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Deer Park Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Deer Park School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Deer Park Elem students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 75.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Deer Park Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 59.5%
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ELA Proficiency 75.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Park Elem with test data.

Schools in Deer Park Elem

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1

District Details

State
Montana
City
Columbia Falls
Total Enrollment
171
Teachers (FTE)
13
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Deer Park Elem?

Deer Park 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 Park Elem?

The average composite rating for Deer Park Elem is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Deer Park Elem?

Deer Park Elem spends $7,849 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Park Elem?

The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Park Elem is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Deer Park Elem?

Deer Park School is the highest-rated school in Deer Park Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Deer Park Elem?

Across schools in Deer Park Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
59.5%
ELA Proficiency
75.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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