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7.8 avg / 10

Shelby Elem School District

School District · Shelby, Montana

Students: 403
Teachers (FTE): 29

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,115

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#12 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,115

$1,153 vs Montana median

District size

403 students

Typical than Montana median

About Shelby Elem

Shelby Elem is a Shelby, Montana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 403 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $12,115 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Shelby Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Shelby Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Shelby Elem students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Shelby Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.6%
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ELA Proficiency 40.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Shelby Elem with test data.

District Details

State
Montana
City
Shelby
Total Enrollment
403
Teachers (FTE)
29
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shelby Elem?

Shelby Elem has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Shelby Elem?

The average composite rating for Shelby Elem is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shelby Elem?

Shelby Elem spends $12,115 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelby Elem?

The average student-teacher ratio in Shelby Elem is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Shelby Elem?

Shelby Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shelby Elem with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Shelby Elem?

Across schools in Shelby Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Shelby Elem compare to other districts in Montana?

Shelby Elem has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
26.6%
ELA Proficiency
40.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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