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Best Schools in Deer Lodge, MT
Deer Lodge, MT has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,000 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Deer Lodge don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deer Lodge, MT
The top high schools in Deer Lodge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deer Lodge, MT
The top middle schools in Deer Lodge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E F Duvall 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 90 Students
2. Boulder 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 46 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deer Lodge, MT
The top elementary schools in Deer Lodge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 28 Students
2. O D Speer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
3. Elliston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
4. Basin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deer Lodge, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deer Lodge, MT has a total population of 3,514 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deer Lodge, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Deer Lodge, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deer Lodge, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deer Lodge, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Deer Lodge, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deer Lodge, MT
How many schools are in Deer Lodge, MT?
Deer Lodge, MT has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,000 students in total.
How do schools in Deer Lodge perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Deer Lodge score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Deer Lodge don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deer Lodge?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Deer Lodge
3 of 3 schools in Deer Lodge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Deer Lodge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.