Serving 109 students in grades 6-8, Shelby 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelby 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Shelby school district, encompassing approximately 529.6 square miles around Shelby, MT. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby 6-8's student population of 109 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelby 6-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby 6-8 is 0.45, which is more 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
#556 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby 6-8's ranking?
Shelby 6-8 is ranked #556 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shelby 6-8?
109 students attend Shelby 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shelby 6-8 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby 6-8?
Shelby 6-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby 6-8 offer ?
Shelby 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby 6-8 part of?
Shelby 6-8 is part of Shelby Elementary School District.
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