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Shepherd Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 571 students in Shepherd Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Shepherd Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
571 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shepherd Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
% American Indian
5%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,158 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,245
$15,263
Spending / Student
$23,158
$15,352
Best Shepherd Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5516
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5516
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shepherd Elementary School District?
Shepherd Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 571 students.
What is the rank of Shepherd Elementary School District?
Shepherd Elementary School District is ranked #197 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd Elementary School District?
91% of Shepherd Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shepherd Elementary School District?
Shepherd Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shepherd Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,158 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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