The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cam Rose School
Cam Rose School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Shelby, Montana, as part of the Shelby Elem district. The school has a very small enrollment, which is typical for a rural elementary and middle school in this part of the state. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academic context is limited to the state assessments that are administered in the tested grades.
State testing data for the most recent school year is largely unavailable for this school. In math and English language arts, no students were reported as tested at the grades covered by the Smarter Balanced Assessment, so the reported proficiency rate is zero percent with a tested count of zero. This is an unusual data point, and a parent or guardian may want to check directly with the school or district to understand whether students in the tested grades were assessed in another format or whether this reflects a gap in the data reporting. In science, the test results for the Montana Science Assessment were suppressed by the state due to a very small number of students tested, which is common when student counts are too low to report publicly without risking individual identification.
The student body is very small and entirely white, based on the available demographic data. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data. No information on school discipline, staffing, or attendance was provided. The school does not have charter status, and its Title I status was not reported.
Shelby is a small railroad and agricultural town that serves as the county seat of Toole County. It sits at the intersection of Interstate 15 and U.S. Route 2 and has historically seen its economy shift between agriculture, oil development, and railroad operations. Major local employers include Logan Health Shelby, the BNSF freight rail yard known as the Port of Northern Montana, Toole County government, and agricultural operations. The town’s population has been in a long-term decline, with no major new housing developments identified in publicly reported sources. The housing market in the area shows home values well below the state benchmark, making it a relatively affordable place to own a home compared to much of Montana. The town has a historic downtown area and several civic amenities, including multiple parks, a library, an indoor swimming pool, and an Amtrak station with daily service. Daily life is largely automobile-oriented given the rural setting.
The district brief for Shelby Elem indicated no parent-relevant changes in recent years, so there is no new initiative or restructuring to report.
Because of the school’s very small size and the limitations in the available data, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about academic performance or student support services from the numbers alone. Families considering Cam Rose School may want to visit, speak with the principal or teachers, and ask about the school’s approach to instruction, assessment participation, and how it serves students with different learning needs. For families who value a very small, rural school environment and are comfortable with the limited public data, this school may be a good fit. For those who want to compare test results or course offerings across multiple schools, the available information here will not provide that picture.
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