Top Rankings
Shields Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 141 students in Shields Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Shields Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
141 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shields Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,128 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,844
$15,312
Spending / Student
$12,128
$15,401
Best Shields Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shields Valley 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shields Valley Elementary School District?
Shields Valley Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Shields Valley Elementary School District?
Shields Valley Elementary School District is ranked #103 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shields Valley Elementary School District?
94% of Shields Valley Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shields Valley Elementary School District?
Shields Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shields Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,128 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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