Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shields Valley Elementary School 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shields Valley Elementary School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shields Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shields Valley Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
94%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shields Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Shields Valley Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Shields Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Shields Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Creek School, East Side School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Shields Valley Elementary School?
109 students attend Shields Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Shields Valley Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
Shields Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shields Valley Elementary School offer ?
Shields Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shields Valley Elementary School part of?
Shields Valley Elementary School is part of Shields Valley Elem School District.
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