Shields Valley 7-8

Shields Valley 7-8 is one of the tiny middle-grades schools in Clyde Park, Montana, part of Shields Valley Elem, with 32 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 139 students each, so Shields Valley 7-8 sits 77% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 2 schools in Shields Valley Elem (139 students total), Shields Valley 7-8 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Shields Valley 7-8 reports that nearly all students (91%) are White. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. Compared to Park County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.7:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 38% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Park County put median household income runs about $70,047, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Shields Valley 7-8 is one of 15 public schools in Park County (combined enrollment of about 1,656 students).

Nearest neighbor: Shields Valley High Schl, around 0.0 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 32 students in 2018 compared to 32 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 13.0:1 in 2018 to 9.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.