D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Shelby 7-8

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1001 Valley Street, Shelby, MT 59474
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 45% · Math 5% proficient · 21st percentile in Montana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
69
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 40th percentile, math 2nd percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−3 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−33 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%5%reading -1 pts, math -40 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income30%10%reading -6 pts, math -17 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 Valley Street
City Shelby
ZIP Code 59474
District 3023900
NCES School ID 302390000693
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59474

Understanding the community around Shelby 7-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,531
Per Capita Income $30,602
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $176,100
Median Rent $723
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Shelby 7-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.1%
Two or More Races 7.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
American Indian 4.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 69
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Shelby 7-8?
Shelby 7-8 has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Shelby 7-8?
Shelby 7-8 has 69 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Shelby 7-8 serve?
Shelby 7-8 serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Shelby 7-8 receive per student?
Shelby 7-8 receives $11,637 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Shelby 7-8 in 59474 ▼
Avg Home Value
$184,174
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
34.0%

Other Schools in 59474

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026