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#510 of 603 schools in MT

Lodge Grass 7-8

Middle School · Lodge Grass Elem · Lodge Grass, MT

A Lodge Grass Elem middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 810, Lodge Grass, MT 59050

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 20:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$18,982
Chronic Absenteeism97.5%

Students at Lodge Grass 7-8 score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lodge Grass 7-8 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated903/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,417

Median home value

$149,200

Median rent

$619/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lodge Grass Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lodge Grass 7-8 is listed in Lodge Grass Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lodge Grass 7-8

Lodge Grass 7-8 is a public middle school in Lodge Grass, MT, part of Lodge Grass Elem, serving approximately 80 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lodge Grass 7-8

What grades does Lodge Grass 7-8 serve?

Lodge Grass 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Lodge Grass 7-8?

Lodge Grass 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass 7-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass 7-8 is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lodge Grass 7-8 rank in MT?

Lodge Grass 7-8 ranks #510 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Lodge Grass 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Lodge Grass 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lodge Grass 7-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lodge Grass 7-8 has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lodge Grass 7-8 a charter school?

No, Lodge Grass 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lodge Grass 7-8 a Title I school?

No, Lodge Grass 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lodge Grass 7-8?

100.0% of students at Lodge Grass 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Big Horn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
97.5%
Area population (ZIP 59050)
1,575
Area median age
36.6
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 59050; 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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