Serving 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Deer Creek School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Deer Creek School's student population of 18 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Deer Creek School ranks within the top 20% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek School's ranking?
Deer Creek School is ranked #107 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek School?
18 students attend Deer Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Deer Creek School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Creek School?
Deer Creek School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deer Creek School offer ?
Deer Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Creek School part of?
Deer Creek School is part of Deer Creek Elementary School District.
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