Shepherd Middle School

Summary:

Shepherd Middle School is a public middle school in Shepherd, MT, serving 196 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Shepherd Elementary District, which is ranked 138 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shepherd Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (87.76%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Montana middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent year, lower than higher-ranked nearby schools like Elysian Middle School and Ben Steele Middle School. Shepherd Middle School's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Shepherd Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 43 out of 156 middle schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 108 out of 187 middle schools in the most recent year. The school's test scores have fluctuated, with no clear trend of improvement, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, Shepherd Middle School generally underperforms in terms of school ranking, test scores, and student demographics, indicating room for improvement to match the performance of its higher-achieving counterparts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7842 Shepherd Road
       Shepherd, MT  59079


(406) 373-5873

District: Shepherd Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,816 Help


Students who attend Shepherd Middle School usually attend:

High:    Shepherd High School

Feeder schools for Shepherd Middle School:

Elementary:    Shepherd Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
American Indian:
6.1%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shepherd Middle School ranks worse than 57.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), American Indian (6.1%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepherd Middle School is $10,816.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shepherd Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Middle School 108th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Shepherd Middle School in the ranking list.)

Shepherd Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Elementary 138th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shepherd Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.63 45th 171 73.7%
2005 58.14 74th 164 54.9%
2006 54.76 74th 146 49.3%
2007 56.15 68th 147 53.7%
2008 59.77 58th 149 61.1%
2009 60.54 58th 147 60.5%
2010 61.89 61st 156 60.9%
2011 65.69 49th 161 69.6%
2012 59.83 71st 156 54.5%
2013 41.96 122nd 159 23.3%
2015 59.55 42nd 156 73.1%
2016 40.97 53rd 81 34.6%
2017 39.31 42nd 55 23.6%
2018 31.74 46th 58 20.7%
2019 37.49 43rd 60 28.3%
2021 47.93 107th 200 46.5%
2022 32.84 136th 190 28.4%
2023 44.43 108th 187 42.2%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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 Shepherd Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 119 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 130 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 101 1 2 6 40 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 146 1 2 8 15 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 155 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 159
1996 155 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 159
1997 145 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 147
1998 151 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1999 151 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 153
2000 134 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2001 117 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 169 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 169 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 148 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 138 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2006 133 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2007 152 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 145 0 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 130 2 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 141
2010 126 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 124 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 134
2012 115 4 0 2 5 0 0 0 126
2013 124 4 1 7 6 0 0 0 142
2014 127 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 136
2015 114 1 1 4 5 1 0 0 126
2016 125 2 2 5 6 1 0 0 141
2017 176 1 2 7 11 0 0 0 197
2018 183 5 1 7 17 0 0 0 213
2019 172 5 2 10 11 0 0 0 200
2020 182 6 1 6 10 0 0 0 205
2021 163 4 2 5 9 1 0 0 184
2022 154 3 2 6 11 1 1 0 178
2023 172 3 3 4 12 1 1 0 196

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 Shepherd Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 122 7.4 16.4 6.6
1992 135 7.4 18.2 23.7
1993 150 10.1 14.9 19.3
1994 172 9.6 17.9 17.4
1995 159 10.7 14.9 18.9
1996 159 10.7 14.9 18.9
1997 147 10.2 14.4 13.6
1998 154 9.4 16.4 14.3
1999 153 10.7 14.3 32.7
2000 136 12.0 11.3 21.3
2001 120 11.1 10.8 25.8
2002 171 11.7 14.6 34.5
2003 171 11.7 14.6 34.5
2004 151 11.8 12.8 29.1
2005 142 11.6 12.2 27.5
2006 140 11.3 12.4 27.1
2007 161 12.0 13.4 27.3
2008 155 11.5 13.5 27.7
2009 141 11.0 12.8 29.8
2010 136 10.7 12.7 27.2
2011 134 10.8 12.3 29.1
2012 126 9.8 12.8 36.5
2013 142 10.9 13.0 49.3
2014 136 11.4 11.8 39
2015 126 14.0 9.0 38.9
2016 141 10.0 14.1 36.2
2017 197 11.7 16.8 33
2018 213 15.6 13.6 34.3
2019 200 15.9 12.5 31.5
2020 205 15.7 13.0 98.5
2021 184 15.0 12.2 n/a
2022 178 13.4 13.2 n/a
2023 196 12.9 15.1 n/a

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 Shepherd Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 122 7.4 16.4 6.6
1992 135 7.4 18.2 23.7
1993 150 10.1 14.9 19.3
1994 172 9.6 17.9 17.4
1995 159 10.7 14.9 18.9
1996 159 10.7 14.9 18.9
1997 147 10.2 14.4 13.6
1998 154 9.4 16.4 14.3
1999 153 10.7 14.3 32.7
2000 136 12.0 11.3 21.3
2001 120 11.1 10.8 25.8
2002 171 11.7 14.6 34.5
2003 171 11.7 14.6 34.5
2004 151 11.8 12.8 29.1
2005 142 11.6 12.2 27.5
2006 140 11.3 12.4 27.1
2007 161 12.0 13.4 27.3
2008 155 11.5 13.5 27.7
2009 141 11.0 12.8 29.8
2010 136 10.7 12.7 27.2
2011 134 10.8 12.3 29.1
2012 126 9.8 12.8 36.5
2013 142 10.9 13.0 49.3
2014 136 11.4 11.8 39
2015 126 14.0 9.0 38.9
2016 141 10.0 14.1 36.2
2017 197 11.7 16.8 33
2018 213 15.6 13.6 34.3
2019 200 15.9 12.5 31.5
2020 205 15.7 13.0 98.5
2021 184 15.0 12.2 n/a
2022 178 13.4 13.2 n/a
2023 196 12.9 15.1 n/a

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 Shepherd Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,340
2021 $12,935
2022 $12,351
2023 $10,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepherd Middle School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 187 Middle schools
 13.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200196
 2%
African American53
 40%
American Indian1112
 9.1%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White172172
Two or More Races01


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd Middle School

Students who attend Shepherd Middle School usually go on to attend Shepherd High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Shepherd Middle School.

Shepherd Middle School ranks 108th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Shepherd Middle School are 88% White, 6% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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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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