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Shepherd Middle School

7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 196 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 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shepherd Middle School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#521 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shepherd Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shepherd Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Shepherd Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shepherd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Middle School's ranking?
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?
196 students attend Shepherd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shepherd Middle School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
Shepherd Middle School is part of Shepherd Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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