At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
180
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
37%-19.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Shepherd Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Shepherd, Montana. The school enrolls 180 students. It is part of the Shepherd Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictShepherd Elem
County30111
CityShepherd
ZIP59079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302394001083
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment180
White91.7%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.7%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.