Summary:
The city of Shelby, Montana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face some challenges, with the Shelby Elementary and Shelby High School districts both performing below the state average. The smaller schools, Cam Rose School and Big Rose Colony School, have the lowest statewide rankings and test scores, despite having relatively low student-teacher ratios.
Shelby High School has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, going from a rank of 52 out of 122 schools in 2023-2024 to a rank of 125 out of 182 schools in 2024-2025. While its English Language Arts test scores are higher than the state average, its Math and Science scores lag behind. The two smallest schools, Cam Rose School and Big Rose Colony School, have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Montana elementary schools, with significantly below-average test scores.
Across all the schools in Shelby, there are high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 56.49% at Shelby Elementary School to 82.14% at Cam Rose School. This suggests the Shelby community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and performance. Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Shelby school system, with opportunities for targeted interventions and support to raise academic outcomes for students.
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