Average
#408 of 603 schools in MT
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lolo Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lolo Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
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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
$75,710
Median home value
$366,500
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–7 | 4.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lolo Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lolo Middle School is listed in Lolo Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lolo Middle School
Lolo Middle School is a public middle school in Lolo, MT, part of Lolo Elem, serving approximately 217 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lolo Middle School
What grades does Lolo Middle School serve?
Lolo Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lolo Middle School?
Lolo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lolo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lolo Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lolo Middle School rank in MT?
Lolo Middle School ranks #408 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Lolo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lolo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Lolo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lolo Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lolo Middle School a charter school?
No, Lolo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lolo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lolo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lolo Middle School?
35.9% of students at Lolo Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (406) 273-6141
- Area population (ZIP 59847)
- 6,579
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 59847; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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