Summary:
The city of Clyde Park, Montana is home to two schools: Shields Valley High School and Shields Valley 7-8, a middle school. While the high school has experienced a significant decline in its state-wide ranking and rating in recent years, the middle school stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking 8th out of 200 Montana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating.
The Shields Valley High School has seen its state-wide ranking drop from 24th out of 138 high schools in 2020-2021 to 50th out of 124 in 2022-2023, with its rating also decreasing from 4 stars to 3 stars over this time period. In contrast, the Shields Valley 7-8 middle school has consistently performed at a high level, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 8th out of 200 middle schools in the state during the 2020-2021 school year.
Both schools have relatively small student populations, with Shields Valley High School enrolling 50 students and Shields Valley 7-8 enrolling 36 students. The racial makeup of both schools is predominantly white, with small percentages of other racial groups. Additionally, the high school spends significantly more per student ($15,806) compared to the middle school ($10,005), which may contribute to the differences in their performance and outcomes.
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