Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shields Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shields Valley Elementary serves the entire district of Clyde Park, MT, encompassing an area of approximately 747.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 22.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shields Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shields Valley Elementary School's student population of 107 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shields Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shields Valley Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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
#267 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #267 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shields Valley Elementary School?
107 students attend Shields Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shields Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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