Middle Schools in Shelby Elementary

Summary:

The Shelby 6-8 middle school is the sole middle school serving the Shelby Elementary District in Montana. With an enrollment of 109 students, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and spends $11,028 per student, which is higher than the national average.

However, Shelby 6-8 is not a standout performer, ranking 179 out of 222 middle schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are well below the state averages, with only 36.54% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 12.62% in Mathematics, and 12.12% in Science. This underperformance compared to the district and state is a concerning trend, as the school's ranking has dropped significantly in recent years.

Additionally, Shelby 6-8 serves a high-poverty population, with nearly 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may contribute to the school's academic challenges and could require additional resources and support to address the needs of its students. Overall, the data suggests that Shelby 6-8 is a struggling middle school that needs significant improvement and intervention to support student success.

District Detail

1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474

(406) 434-2622

SchoolDigger Rank:
313^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 413

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Shelby 6-8	Public	6-8	1001 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	109	8	12.9	59.6%	80 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.2%)	2 (1.8%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.1%)	25	179^th of 222 public middle schools	19.4%					(n/a)	36.5	12.6	$19,788

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Galata Elementary	16.83 mi	1
Conrad Elementary	18.06 mi	3	121^st
Conrad High School	18.3 mi	1	92^nd
Shelby High School	18.51 mi	1	290^th
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	24.22 mi	4	285^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.