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Best Schools in Fort Shaw, MT
Fort Shaw, MT has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 865 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Fort Shaw greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Shaw, MT
The top high schools in Fort Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Power High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Power H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
2. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Simms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simms H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Shaw, MT
The top middle schools in Fort Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenfield 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 17 Students
2. Power 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Power Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 20 Students
3. Fairfield 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
4. Sun River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Shaw, MT
The top elementary schools in Fort Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
2. Power School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Power Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 Students
3. Fairfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students
4. Fort Shaw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
5. Elk Creek Mennonite
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Creek Mennonite • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Shaw, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Shaw, MT has a total population of 876 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Shaw, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Shaw, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Shaw, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Shaw, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Shaw, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Shaw, MT
How many schools are in Fort Shaw, MT?
Fort Shaw, MT has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 865 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Shaw perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Fort Shaw score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Fort Shaw greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Shaw?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fort Shaw
1 of 1 schools in Fort Shaw carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Fort Shaw. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.