Shields Valley 7-8

Summary:

Shields Valley 7-8 is a small public middle school in Clyde Park, Montana, serving 36 students in grades 7-8. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and reading, and has a strong track record of high statewide rankings among Montana middle schools.

Shields Valley 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 15.4 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,005, which is higher than the state average, indicating that the school may have access to more resources and funding to support student learning and development. Compared to the nearby Sleeping Giant Middle School in Livingston, MT, Shields Valley 7-8 has consistently outperformed the larger school on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking.

While the student population at Shields Valley 7-8 is predominantly white, the school's academic achievements and resource allocation suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for its students. The school's strong performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, and its personalized learning environment make it an attractive option for families in the Clyde Park area. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student compared to the state average indicates that the Shields Valley Elementary District is investing in the success of its students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 405 1st Street East
       Clyde Park, MT  59018


(406) 686-4621

District: Shields Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,460 Help


Students who attend Shields Valley 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Shields Valley High School

Feeder schools for Shields Valley 7-8:

Elementary:    Shields Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shields Valley 7-8 ranks better than 65.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shields Valley 7-8 is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Shields Valley 7-8 employs 3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shields Valley 7-8 is $9,460.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shields Valley 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shields Valley 7-8 64th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Shields Valley 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Shields Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shields Valley Elementary 69th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shields Valley 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.14 60th 171 64.9%
2005 68.50 46th 164 72.0%
2006 64.57 47th 146 67.8%
2007 62.08 48th 147 67.3%
2008 75.45 20th 149 86.6%
2009 81.06 9th 147 93.9%
2010 84.17 6th 156 96.2%
2011 82.85 10th 161 93.8%
2012 60.42 70th 156 55.1%
2013 64.06 58th 159 63.5%
2015 47.09 75th 156 51.9%
2021 92.85 8th 200 96.0%
2022 76.78 39th 190 79.5%
2023 63.67 64th 187 65.8%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Shields Valley 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 33 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1992 35 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 38
1993 47 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1995 52 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 56
1996 52 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 56
1997 49 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1998 54 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 58 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 61
2000 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2001 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2002 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2003 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2004 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2006 38 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2007 35 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 40 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2009 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2010 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2011 38 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2012 32 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 34
2013 37 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 38
2014 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2015 27 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 28
2016 31 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 35
2017 32 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 36
2018 30 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 32
2019 24 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 27
2020 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2021 32 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 34
2022 39 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 41
2023 33 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 36
2024 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shields Valley 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 34 2.7 12.5 17.6
1992 38 2.8 13.5 34.2
1993 49 1.9 25.8 26.5
1994 54 3.3 16.4 16.7
1995 56 5.0 11.2 21.4
1996 56 5.0 11.2 21.4
1997 50 5.1 9.8 20
1998 58 5.4 10.7 22.4
1999 61 5.1 12.0 21.3
2000 48 4.9 9.8 31.3
2001 33 2.8 11.8 36.4
2002 53 4.3 12.3 28.3
2003 53 4.3 12.3 28.3
2004 53 5.3 10.0 18.9
2005 46 4.6 10.0 17.4
2006 40 4.0 10.0 25
2007 36 3.8 9.5 16.7
2008 41 3.4 12.1 34.1
2009 43 3.6 11.9 25.6
2010 43 3.8 11.0 23.3
2011 39 3.0 13.0 20.5
2012 34 3.1 10.6 29.4
2013 38 2.9 12.9 39.5
2014 34 3.1 10.8 20.6
2015 28 3.0 9.3 32.1
2016 35 3.0 11.6 34.3
2017 36 3.3 10.8 38.9
2018 32 2.4 13.0 31.3
2019 27 2.4 10.9 25.9
2020 29 2.5 11.1 27.6
2021 34 2.5 13.4 n/a
2022 41 2.6 15.4 n/a
2023 36 2.8 12.5 n/a
2024 30 3.0 9.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shields Valley 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 34 2.7 12.5 17.6
1992 38 2.8 13.5 34.2
1993 49 1.9 25.8 26.5
1994 54 3.3 16.4 16.7
1995 56 5.0 11.2 21.4
1996 56 5.0 11.2 21.4
1997 50 5.1 9.8 20
1998 58 5.4 10.7 22.4
1999 61 5.1 12.0 21.3
2000 48 4.9 9.8 31.3
2001 33 2.8 11.8 36.4
2002 53 4.3 12.3 28.3
2003 53 4.3 12.3 28.3
2004 53 5.3 10.0 18.9
2005 46 4.6 10.0 17.4
2006 40 4.0 10.0 25
2007 36 3.8 9.5 16.7
2008 41 3.4 12.1 34.1
2009 43 3.6 11.9 25.6
2010 43 3.8 11.0 23.3
2011 39 3.0 13.0 20.5
2012 34 3.1 10.6 29.4
2013 38 2.9 12.9 39.5
2014 34 3.1 10.8 20.6
2015 28 3.0 9.3 32.1
2016 35 3.0 11.6 34.3
2017 36 3.3 10.8 38.9
2018 32 2.4 13.0 31.3
2019 27 2.4 10.9 25.9
2020 29 2.5 11.1 27.6
2021 34 2.5 13.4 n/a
2022 41 2.6 15.4 n/a
2023 36 2.8 12.5 n/a
2024 30 3.0 9.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shields Valley 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,005
2021 $7,386
2022 $10,022
2023 $9,460

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shields Valley 7-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2736
 33.3%
African American11
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White2433
 37.5%
Two or More Races01


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shields Valley 7-8

Students at Shields Valley 7-8 are 100% White.

Shields Valley 7-8 ranks 64th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 30 students attended Shields Valley 7-8.

Students who attend Shields Valley 7-8 usually go on to attend Shields Valley High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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