Shields Valley 7-8

Shields Valley Elem
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
36 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Shields Valley 7-8, located in the small community of Clyde Park, Montana, serves as a focal point for middle school education within the Shields Valley School District. Situated in a rural, scenic region of Park County, the school provides a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s smaller districts. By focusing specifically on grades 7 and 8, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students receive personalized attention from staff.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the Clyde Park area, emphasizing community involvement and a strong sense of local identity. While the student population is relatively small, the institution prioritizes core academic development alongside opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and local traditions. For families in the Shields Valley, the school acts as a vital educational anchor that balances essential academic preparation with the distinct values and lifestyle of a rural Montana community.
36
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Shields Valley Elem
Phone: (406)686-4621
Website: http://www.shieldsvalleyschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio