Shields Valley Elem School District

405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 150 students in Shields Valley Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Shields Valley Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
150 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Shields Valley Elem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#117 out of 340 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Shields Valley Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shields Valley Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shields Valley Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.38
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
142 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
94%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
20
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,400 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Shields Valley Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Shields Valley Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,013
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Shields Valley Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,400
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Shields Valley Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Shields Valley Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shields Valley 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shields Valley Elem School District?
Shields Valley Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Shields Valley Elem School District?
Shields Valley Elem School District is ranked #126 out of 338 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shields Valley Elem School District?
94% of Shields Valley Elem School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shields Valley Elem School District?
Shields Valley Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Shields Valley Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,400 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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