For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 200 students in 59079, MT.
The top ranked public middle school in 59079, MT is Shepherd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 59079 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59079, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59079, MT ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 59079, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 59079, MT include Shepherd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 59079?
1 public middle schools are located in 59079.
What is the racial composition of students in 59079?
59079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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