Top Rankings
Shields Valley High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 59 students in Shields Valley High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Shields Valley High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
59 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shields Valley High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,119 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,441 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$24,119
$15,263
Spending / Student (21-22)
$22,441
$15,352
Best Shields Valley High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shields Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 1st St East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shields Valley High School District?
Shields Valley High School District manages 1 public schools serving 59 students.
What is the rank of Shields Valley High School District?
Shields Valley High School District is ranked #27 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shields Valley High School District?
91% of Shields Valley High School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shields Valley High School District?
Shields Valley High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shields Valley High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,441 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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