Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Shepherd Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Elementary School?
371 students attend Shepherd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shepherd Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepherd Elementary School offer ?
Shepherd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shepherd Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
