Shelby Elem School District
School District · Shelby, Montana
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Shelby Elem with test data.
Schools in Shelby Elem
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MT
Compare Shelby Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
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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