Laurel Middle School vs. Shepherd Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 573 students in grades 5-8, Laurel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Shepherd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
573 students
196 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#521 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
144
-
Grade 6 Students
142
62
Grade 7 Students
151
71
Grade 8 Students
136
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
6%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
