Summary:
The zip code 59068 is home to a single middle school, Roosevelt Junior High, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 111 students. The school is part of the Red Lodge Elementary school district, which is ranked 201 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Roosevelt Junior High spends $10,051 per student, which is above the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, the school's academic performance lags behind the state and district averages in proficiency for English Language Arts (37.27% vs. 45.81% and 43.09%), Mathematics (20% vs. 32.68% and 36.77%), and Science (34.78% vs. 35.14% and 38.16%). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 83rd out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 156th out of 222 in 2024-2025.
The high percentage of students (38.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt Junior High suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic outcomes. Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, the school is not translating these resources into stronger academic performance, indicating a need to examine the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement.
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