Elementary Schools in Shepherd Elementary


Summary:

Shepherd Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Shepherd, Montana area, serving students from grades K-6. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Montana elementary schools and outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across core subjects. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, Shepherd Elementary provides personalized attention to its 342 students, 26.9% of whom receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Shepherd Elementary has maintained strong academic performance, with proficiency rates of 61.05% in English Language Arts, 60.12% in Mathematics, and 52.94% in Science, all well above the state averages. The school's consistent 3-star to 4-star rating on the SchoolDigger system suggests there is potential for further improvement to reach the top tier of schools in Montana. Shepherd Elementary's spending of $8,340 per student is in line with the state average, indicating efficient resource allocation to support student learning.

Overall, Shepherd Elementary appears to be a high-quality educational institution that is well-positioned to continue providing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student population. The school's consistent academic achievements, efficient resource allocation, and personalized learning environment make it an attractive option for families in the Shepherd, Montana area.

District Detail

 7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079

 (406) 373-5461

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 522

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