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Deer Creek School

Summary:

Deer Creek School is a small elementary school in Glendive, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 20 students. While its small size may allow for personalized attention, the school faces significant challenges, including low proficiency rates in math and reading that lag behind the state averages, as well as a declining statewide ranking over the past few years.

Deer Creek School's student population is overwhelmingly homogeneous, with 90-100% of students identifying as white over the past three years. This lack of diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 14:1 to 20:1 in recent years, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining an optimal learning environment. Compared to the nearby Jefferson School and Lincoln School, which are part of the Glendive Elementary District, Deer Creek School's performance on state tests is significantly lower, indicating that the Deer Creek Elementary District may be struggling to provide the same level of educational quality.

Overall, Deer Creek School faces a range of challenges, from small size and low proficiency rates to declining statewide ranking and a lack of diversity. While the school's small size may offer some benefits, the data suggests that the Deer Creek Elementary District may need to address these issues to provide a high-quality education for its students and better prepare them for the future.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 12 Road 564
       Glendive, MT  59330

(406) 687-3724

District: Deer Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,413 Help


Students who attend Deer Creek School usually attend:

High:    Dawson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
6.7%
American Indian:
6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Creek School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), American Indian (6.7%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Creek School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Creek School is $14,413.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Creek School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Deer Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Creek Elementary 245th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Creek School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.63 238th 356 33.1%
2023 27.91 261st 332 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Deer Creek School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 28 28
1991 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1992 21 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1993 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1994 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1995 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
1996 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
1997 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1998 11 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 15
1999 7 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 10
2000 11 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 13
2001 13 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 15
2002 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2003 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2004 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2005 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2006 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2007 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2008 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2009 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2010 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2011 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2012 29 0 0 0 8 4 0 0 41
2013 28 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 30
2014 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 26
2015 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 19
2016 19 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 21
2017 19 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 21
2018 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2019 17 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 19
2020 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2021 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2022 16 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 18
2023 18 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 20
2024 13 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 28 3.0 9.3 n/a
1991 21 2.0 10.5 0
1992 22 2.0 11.0 n/a
1993 26 2.0 13.0 0
1994 20 2.0 10.0 0
1995 9 1.0 9.0 0
1996 9 1.0 9.0 0
1997 11 1.0 11.0 0
1998 15 1.0 15.0 0
1999 10 1.0 10.0 n/a
2000 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2001 15 2.0 7.5 0
2002 23 2.0 11.5 0
2003 23 2.0 11.5 0
2004 20 2.0 10.0 0
2005 18 2.0 9.0 0
2006 19 2.0 9.5 0
2007 16 1.9 8.4 0
2008 15 1.9 7.9 n/a
2009 14 1.9 7.4 n/a
2010 16 1.9 8.3 n/a
2011 21 1.9 10.7 n/a
2012 41 2.9 14.1 0
2013 30 3.0 10.0 0
2014 26 4.0 6.5 0
2015 19 2.0 9.5 0
2016 21 1.0 21.0 0
2017 21 2.0 10.5 0
2018 16 2.0 8.0 0
2019 19 1.0 19.0 15.8
2020 12 1.0 12.0 25
2021 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2022 18 1.0 18.0 n/a
2023 20 1.0 20.0 n/a
2024 15 1.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 28 3.0 9.3 n/a
1991 21 2.0 10.5 0
1992 22 2.0 11.0 n/a
1993 26 2.0 13.0 0
1994 20 2.0 10.0 0
1995 9 1.0 9.0 0
1996 9 1.0 9.0 0
1997 11 1.0 11.0 0
1998 15 1.0 15.0 0
1999 10 1.0 10.0 n/a
2000 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2001 15 2.0 7.5 0
2002 23 2.0 11.5 0
2003 23 2.0 11.5 0
2004 20 2.0 10.0 0
2005 18 2.0 9.0 0
2006 19 2.0 9.5 0
2007 16 1.9 8.4 0
2008 15 1.9 7.9 n/a
2009 14 1.9 7.4 n/a
2010 16 1.9 8.3 n/a
2011 21 1.9 10.7 n/a
2012 41 2.9 14.1 0
2013 30 3.0 10.0 0
2014 26 4.0 6.5 0
2015 19 2.0 9.5 0
2016 21 1.0 21.0 0
2017 21 2.0 10.5 0
2018 16 2.0 8.0 0
2019 19 1.0 19.0 15.8
2020 12 1.0 12.0 25
2021 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2022 18 1.0 18.0 n/a
2023 20 1.0 20.0 n/a
2024 15 1.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Creek School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $18,854
2022 $14,968
2023 $14,413

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Creek School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1920
 5.3%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White1718
 5.9%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek School

Deer Creek School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Deer Creek School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

Students who attend Deer Creek School usually go on to attend:

High : Dawson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 15 students attended Deer Creek School.


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