Excellent
#19 of 603 schools in MT
Top 3% in state
Lamotte School
Elementary School · Lamotte Elem · Bozeman, MT
An elementary school in Bozeman, MT where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
841 Bear Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lamotte School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lamotte School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
$755,300
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ellis ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Longfellow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Morning Star SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lamotte Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamotte School is listed in LaMotte Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamotte School
Lamotte School is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Lamotte Elem, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamotte School
What grades does Lamotte School serve?
Lamotte School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lamotte School?
Lamotte School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamotte School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamotte School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamotte School rank in MT?
Lamotte School ranks #19 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Lamotte School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamotte School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lamotte School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamotte School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lamotte School a charter school?
No, Lamotte School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamotte School a Title I school?
No, Lamotte School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (406) 586-2838
- Area population (ZIP 59715)
- 39,275
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59715; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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