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#201 of 603 schools in MT

Top 33% in state

Lodge Grass School

Elementary School · Lodge Grass Elem · Lodge Grass, MT

An elementary school in Lodge Grass, MT 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)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement30%
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 & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$18,982

Students at Lodge Grass School 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 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2010
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Lodge Grass 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 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
#1 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 School is listed in Lodge Grass Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lodge Grass School

Lodge Grass School is a public elementary school in Lodge Grass, MT, part of Lodge Grass Elem, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lodge Grass School

What grades does Lodge Grass School serve?

Lodge Grass School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lodge Grass School?

Lodge Grass School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lodge Grass School rank in MT?

Lodge Grass School ranks #201 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Lodge Grass School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lodge Grass School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lodge Grass School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lodge Grass School a charter school?

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

Is Lodge Grass School a Title I school?

No, Lodge Grass School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lodge Grass School?

100.0% of students at Lodge Grass School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Big Horn County
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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