Shields Valley Elem School District
School District · Clyde Park, Montana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#96 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,820
+$1,552 vs Montana median
District size
141 students
Smaller than Montana median
About Shields Valley Elem
Shields Valley Elem is a Clyde Park, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 141 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $14,820 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Shields Valley Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shields Valley 7-8, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Shields Valley Elem students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Shields Valley Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shields Valley Elem with test data.
Schools in Shields Valley Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Clyde Park
- Total Enrollment
- 141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shields Valley Elem?
Shields Valley Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shields Valley Elem?
The average composite rating for Shields Valley 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 Shields Valley Elem?
Shields Valley Elem spends $14,820 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shields Valley Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shields Valley Elem is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shields Valley Elem?
Shields Valley 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Shields Valley Elem with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Shields Valley Elem?
Across schools in Shields Valley Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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.
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Compare Shields Valley Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
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- Butte Elem (7)
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- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
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- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
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- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
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- Hellgate Elem (4)
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- 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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