Lame Deer Elem School District
School District · Lame Deer, Montana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Lame Deer Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lame Deer Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lame Deer 7-8
Lame Deer · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lame Deer School
Lame Deer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#122 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,335
+$7,067 vs Montana median
District size
399 students
Typical than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Lame Deer 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 | Lame Deer 7-8 | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lame Deer School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lame Deer Elem
Lame Deer Elem is a Lame Deer, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 399 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $20,335 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Lame Deer Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lame Deer 7-8, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lame Deer Elem students show an average math proficiency of 9.6% and ELA proficiency of 17.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Lame Deer Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lame Deer Elem with test data.
Schools in Lame Deer Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Lame Deer
- Total Enrollment
- 399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lame Deer Elem?
Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer Elem?
The average composite rating for Lame Deer Elem is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lame Deer Elem?
Lame Deer Elem spends $20,335 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lame Deer Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lame Deer Elem is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lame Deer Elem?
Lame Deer 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Lame Deer Elem with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lame Deer Elem?
Across schools in Lame Deer Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.7%. 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.7%
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Compare Lame Deer Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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