Very Good
#110 of 603 schools in MT
Top 18% in state
Shields Valley High Schl
High School · Shields Valley H S · Clyde Park, MT
A Shields Valley H S high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 40, Clyde Park, MT 59018
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shields Valley High Schl score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shields Valley High Schl sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,556
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Shields Valley H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shields Valley High Schl is listed in Shields Valley H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shields Valley High Schl
Shields Valley High Schl is a public high school in Clyde Park, MT, part of Shields Valley H S, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shields Valley High Schl
What grades does Shields Valley High Schl serve?
Shields Valley High Schl serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shields Valley High Schl?
Shields Valley High Schl has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields Valley High Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Shields Valley High Schl is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shields Valley High Schl rank in MT?
Shields Valley High Schl ranks #110 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Shields Valley High Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Shields Valley High Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shields Valley High Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shields Valley High Schl has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shields Valley High Schl a charter school?
No, Shields Valley High Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shields Valley High Schl a Title I school?
No, Shields Valley High Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shields Valley High Schl?
39.0% of students at Shields Valley High Schl qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Park County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (406) 686-4621
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59018)
- 656
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 58.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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