Summary:
The 59043 zip code area is home to 3 public virtual schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Lame Deer Elementary and Lame Deer High School districts. Unfortunately, these schools consistently underperform compared to state averages, with all three schools ranking in the bottom 20% of their respective categories in Montana.
The Lame Deer School (elementary) ranks 386 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and has a 0-star rating, while Lame Deer High School ranks 174 out of 182 high schools and also has a 0-star rating. Similarly, Lame Deer 7-8 (middle school) ranks 210 out of 222 Montana middle schools and has a 0-star rating. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages across all three schools.
Interestingly, the schools have varying levels of spending per student, ranging from $7,826 at Lame Deer 7-8 to $18,824 at Lame Deer High School, suggesting that funding may not be the primary driver of the low performance. Additionally, all three schools have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The consistently low performance of these schools suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in the 59043 zip code area.
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