Alberton Middle School vs Shields Valley 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Middle School
Alberton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
34 students
Shields Valley 7-8
Clyde Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
32 students
| Measure | Alberton Middle School Alberton, Montana | Shields Valley 7-8 Clyde Park, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 34 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 34 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49.5% |
| city | Alberton | Clyde Park |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shields Valley 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 22.1).
- •Shields Valley 7-8 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Shields Valley 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 30%).
- •Shields Valley 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 100%).
- •Alberton Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.7).
- •Alberton Middle School is the larger school with 34 students compared with 32.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alberton Middle School better than Shields Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Shields Valley 7-8 ranks higher (70.7 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alberton Middle School and Shields Valley 7-8?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Alberton and Clyde Park in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberton Middle School: 34. Shields Valley 7-8: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberton Middle School and Shields Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Alberton Middle School is unranked and Shields Valley 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).