Serving 14 students in grades 6-8, Lamotte 6-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Lamotte 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Lamotte 6-8's student population of 14 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Motto
Where Education and the Environment Meet
Lamotte 6-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamotte 6-8 is 0.00, 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
#8 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lamotte 6-8's ranking?
Lamotte 6-8 is ranked #8 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lamotte 6-8 often compared to?
Lamotte 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Anderson 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lamotte 6-8?
14 students attend Lamotte 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lamotte 6-8 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamotte 6-8?
Lamotte 6-8 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lamotte 6-8 offer ?
Lamotte 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamotte 6-8 part of?
Lamotte 6-8 is part of Lamotte Elementary School District.
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