Lodge Grass Elementary

The Lodge Grass Elementary district in Montana is home to two schools - Lodge Grass School (an elementary school) and Lodge Grass 7-8 (a middle school). Unfortunately, both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of their respective grade levels in the state, with 0 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger rating system.

Academically, the schools struggle significantly, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are far below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 5.88% of students at Lodge Grass School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.09%. The middle school, Lodge Grass 7-8, performed even worse, with 0% proficiency in ELA and Science.

Socioeconomic factors likely play a role in the schools' challenges, as both have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $14,928, the schools are not seeing commensurate improvements in academic outcomes, suggesting a need for a more targeted approach to address the specific issues faced by these schools. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and exploring more effective resource allocation strategies may be crucial for improving the educational opportunities for students in the Lodge Grass Elementary district.