Shelby Elem School District
School District · Shelby, Montana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Shelby Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shelby Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shelby 7-8
Shelby · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#90 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,115
$1,153 vs Montana median
District size
403 students
Typical than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Shelby Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Shelby 7-8 | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, Shelby Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shelby Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Shelby Elem students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
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 6.0/10. 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 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Shelby Elem?
Across schools in Shelby Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. 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 6.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
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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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