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Shields Valley Elementary

Summary:

Shields Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wilsall, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Shields Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked 69 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shields Valley Elementary has consistently outperformed the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the Montana State Tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 57.14% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 60.71% were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. The school's performance in science proficiency has also been strong, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 37.03%. Shields Valley Elementary's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, but the school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,005, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. Overall, Shields Valley Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its students and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 308 S. Hannaford
       Wilsall, MT  59086

(406) 578-2535

District: Shields Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,243 Help


Students who attend Shields Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shields Valley 7-8
High:    Shields Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shields Valley Elementary ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shields Valley Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shields Valley Elementary is $16,243.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shields Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shields Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shields Valley Elementary 69th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shields Valley Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.97 181st 217 16.6%
2005 4.36 209th 218 4.1%
2006 80.75 13th 234 94.4%
2007 56.04 116th 230 49.6%
2008 61.59 78th 194 59.8%
2009 70.82 42nd 190 77.9%
2010 81.21 13th 241 94.6%
2011 72.54 42nd 247 83.0%
2012 81.37 15th 244 93.9%
2013 89.56 1st 246 99.6%
2015 68.50 97th 287 66.2%
2016 91.68 15th 191 92.1%
2021 55.61 184th 356 48.3%
2022 71.11 111th 329 66.3%
2023 83.92 53rd 332 84.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Shields Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 157 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 160 0 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 173 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 159 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 181 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 181 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 178 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 166 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 144 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2000 148 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2001 141 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2002 123 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2003 123 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2004 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2005 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2006 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2007 123 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2009 117 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 105 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2011 86 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 92
2012 91 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 98
2013 78 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 83
2014 95 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 102
2015 96 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 103
2016 102 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 107
2017 103 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 108
2018 99 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 102
2019 105 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 109
2020 110 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 113
2021 91 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 96
2022 103 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 109
2023 97 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 103
2024 102 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shields Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 161 10.6 15.1 19.3
1992 168 12.6 13.3 15.5
1993 177 13.8 12.8 12.4
1994 167 12.3 13.6 12.6
1995 188 11.9 15.8 29.8
1996 188 11.9 15.8 29.8
1997 183 12.9 14.2 23
1998 167 15.3 10.9 20.4
1999 148 12.9 11.5 18.9
2000 149 12.4 12.0 18.8
2001 142 13.4 10.6 16.2
2002 125 10.0 12.5 32.8
2003 125 10.0 12.5 32.8
2004 119 8.9 13.4 26.9
2005 122 9.0 13.6 27
2006 116 9.0 12.9 13.8
2007 125 9.0 13.9 28.8
2008 115 10.1 11.4 23.5
2009 120 10.3 11.7 27.5
2010 111 10.2 10.8 29.7
2011 92 9.7 9.4 23.9
2012 98 10.2 9.5 31.6
2013 83 10.0 8.3 30.1
2014 102 9.5 10.6 31.4
2015 103 10.0 10.3 33
2016 107 10.0 10.7 28
2017 108 10.1 10.6 24.1
2018 102 10.1 10.0 22.5
2019 109 10.0 10.8 27.5
2020 113 9.3 12.0 27.4
2021 96 9.2 10.4 n/a
2022 109 10.3 10.5 n/a
2023 103 10.4 9.8 n/a
2024 111 9.7 11.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shields Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 161 10.6 15.1 19.3
1992 168 12.6 13.3 15.5
1993 177 13.8 12.8 12.4
1994 167 12.3 13.6 12.6
1995 188 11.9 15.8 29.8
1996 188 11.9 15.8 29.8
1997 183 12.9 14.2 23
1998 167 15.3 10.9 20.4
1999 148 12.9 11.5 18.9
2000 149 12.4 12.0 18.8
2001 142 13.4 10.6 16.2
2002 125 10.0 12.5 32.8
2003 125 10.0 12.5 32.8
2004 119 8.9 13.4 26.9
2005 122 9.0 13.6 27
2006 116 9.0 12.9 13.8
2007 125 9.0 13.9 28.8
2008 115 10.1 11.4 23.5
2009 120 10.3 11.7 27.5
2010 111 10.2 10.8 29.7
2011 92 9.7 9.4 23.9
2012 98 10.2 9.5 31.6
2013 83 10.0 8.3 30.1
2014 102 9.5 10.6 31.4
2015 103 10.0 10.3 33
2016 107 10.0 10.7 28
2017 108 10.1 10.6 24.1
2018 102 10.1 10.0 22.5
2019 109 10.0 10.8 27.5
2020 113 9.3 12.0 27.4
2021 96 9.2 10.4 n/a
2022 109 10.3 10.5 n/a
2023 103 10.4 9.8 n/a
2024 111 9.7 11.3 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shields Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,005
2021 $16,034
2022 $13,891
2023 $16,243

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shields Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students109103
 5.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White10597
 7.6%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shields Valley Elementary

Students at Shields Valley Elementary are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Shields Valley Elementary ranks 53rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Shields Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shields Valley 7-8
High : Shields Valley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Shields Valley Elementary.


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