Enrollment
75
Middle
DISTRICT 177 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAME DEER ELEM·NCES 301605001049
Lame Deer 7-8
South Highway 39, Lame Deer, MT 59043 · (406) 477-8900 · Rosebud County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL75 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
75 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 39 | 52% |
| Grade 8 | 36 | 48% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
75
-14 (-16%) vs 2020
+103% since 1990-91, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 75 | 3.9 | 19.2:1 | 100% (75) |
| 2023-24 | 90 | 5.3 | 17.1:1 | 100% (90) |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 6.9 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 89 | 8 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 93 | 8.1 | 11.6:1 | 100% (93) |
| 2015-16 | 85 | 6 | 14.2:1 | 100% (85) |
| 2010-11 | 61 | 8 | 7.6:1 | 95% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 80 | 8 | 10.0:1 | 94% (75) |
| 1990-91 | 37 | 3 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lame Deer 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (93 to 75); teachers down 52% (8.1 to 3.9).
About Lame Deer 7-8
In Lame Deer, Montana, part of Rosebud County, Lame Deer 7-8 is a middle school. The school's enrollment of 75 students covers grades 7 through 8. Statewide, middle schools in Montana average about 139 students each.
Lame Deer 7-8 is one school in a 2-school district, Lame Deer Elem, which enrolls 353 students.
Federal enrollment data show Lame Deer 7-8 is 96% Native American. Other groups include 4% Hispanic. Lame Deer 7-8's diversity index is 8%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 3.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 19.2:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. Eligible students account for 100% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Across public schools in Rosebud County, the average is 66%.
Rosebud County has about 8,165 residents, and the median household income is $49,914, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 17%. In all, Rosebud County has 15 public schools and roughly 1,463 students.
Lame Deer High School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Lame Deer 7-8.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
Enrollment at Lame Deer 7-8 dropped 16% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 89 to 75 students. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (19.2:1) than in 2020-21 (11.1:1).
Threads on this page can be about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Rosebud County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,165
Census ACS
Median income
$49,914
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,463 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lame Deer
- Lame Deer SchoolElementary · 278 students
- Lame Deer High SchoolHigh · 170 students
Nearby schools
- Lame Deer High School0.0 mi · 170
- Lame Deer School2.2 mi · 278
- Northern Cheyenne Tribal School15.0 mi · 169
- Ashland School18.6 mi · 71
- Ashland 7-818.6 mi · 13
- Birney School19.8 mi · 10
Frequently asked questions
About Lame Deer 7-8How large is Lame Deer 7-8?
Lame Deer 7-8 enrolls approximately 75 students in grades 07-08.
Is Lame Deer 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lame Deer 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Lame Deer 7-8 have?
Lame Deer 7-8 employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Lame Deer 7-8?
Student demographics at Lame Deer 7-8 are roughly 4% Hispanic.
Who oversees Lame Deer 7-8?
Lame Deer 7-8 is overseen by Lame Deer Elem in Rosebud County.
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