Shelby 7-8

1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades 7-8, Shelby 7-8 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shelby 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Shelby 7-8's student population of 76 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Shelby 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby 7-8 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#457 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shelby 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shelby 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
6%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
78%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Shelby 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shelby 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shelby 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelby 7-8's ranking?
Shelby 7-8 is ranked #457 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shelby 7-8?
76 students attend Shelby 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shelby 7-8 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby 7-8?
Shelby 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby 7-8 offer ?
Shelby 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelby 7-8 part of?
Shelby 7-8 is part of Shelby Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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