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Shields Valley Elementary School

308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018

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Shields Valley Elementary School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Shields Valley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
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 96 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

96 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Shields Valley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Shields Valley Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#430 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Shields Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shields Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shields Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Shields Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

White

95%

78%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Shields Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.39

This chart display the diversity score of Shields Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shields Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shields Valley Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Shields Valley Elementary School often compared to?

Shields Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side School, Pine Creek 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?

96 students attend Shields Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Shields Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

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 Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education