Bainville School vs Shields Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 543 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bainville School
Bainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
108 students
Shields Valley Elementary
Wilsall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
107 students
| Measure | Bainville School Bainville, Montana | Shields Valley Elementary Wilsall, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 267 | #42 of 267 |
| National rank | #24505 of 50,301 | #10906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 108 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| city | Bainville | Wilsall |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shields Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 50.9).
- •Shields Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Shields Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Bainville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 41.1%).
- •Shields Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.4).
- •Bainville School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 107.
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 Bainville School better than Shields Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shields Valley Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 50.9 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 Bainville School and Shields Valley Elementary?
About 543 km in a straight line, between Bainville and Wilsall in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bainville School: 108. Shields Valley Elementary: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bainville School and Shields Valley Elementary rank in Montana?
Bainville School is 133rd of 267 and Shields Valley Elementary is 42nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).