Summary:
The zip code 59050 contains a single middle school, Lodge Grass 7-8, which serves grades 7-8 and is part of the Lodge Grass Elementary District. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a high-poverty student population.
Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Lodge Grass 7-8 has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, now ranking 209 out of 222 middle schools in the state. Only 0% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science, while just 8.33% are proficient in Mathematics, well below the state average of 36.77%. The school's district is ranked 362 out of 387 in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high poverty rate, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's struggles. Without additional context, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact causes, but the data suggests that Lodge Grass 7-8 is in need of significant intervention and support to improve outcomes for its students.
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