Serving 200 students in grades 6-8, Shepherd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Shepherd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Shepherd Middle School is ranked #521 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?
200 students attend Shepherd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shepherd Middle School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepherd Middle School offer ?
Shepherd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shepherd Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
