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Valier 7-8
Middle School · Valier Elem
PO Box 528, Valier, MT 59486
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Valier 7-8
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About Valier 7-8
Valier 7-8 is a public middle school in Valier, MT, part of Valier Elem. Valier 7-8 serves approximately 19 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Valier 7-8 show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 19 students, Valier 7-8 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Valier 7-8 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
84% of students at Valier 7-8 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Address
- PO Box 528, Valier, MT 59486
- Phone
- (406) 279-3314
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 528, Valier, MT 59486
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valier 7-8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Utterback 4-6 (rated 8.2/10, 16.8 miles away, in nearby Conrad). Another option is Utterback 7-8 (rated 6.5/10, 16.8 miles away, in nearby Conrad). Additionally, Shelby 7-8 (rated 5.6/10, 23.1 miles away, in nearby Shelby). For more schools in Valier, see our Valier schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valier School Valier | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Valier High School Valier | 0.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Miami School Conrad | 8.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr Valier | 10.7 mi | — |
| Dupuyer School Dupuyer | 13.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Pendroy School Pendroy | 19.3 mi | — |
| Conrad High School Conrad | 16.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Utterback 7-8 Conrad | 16.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Utterback 4-6 Conrad | 16.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Bynum School Bynum | 22.8 mi | — |
| Meadowlark School Conrad | 16.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Cut Bank Middle School Cut Bank | 22.9 mi | 3.0 |
| Cut Bank High School Cut Bank | 22.9 mi | 4.0 |
| H C Davis Elementary Cut Bank | 23.0 mi | 2.6 |
| Anna Jeffries Elementary Cut Bank | 23.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Midway Colony Dutton | 20.2 mi | — |
| Horizon Elementary Cut Bank | 28.5 mi | — |
| Shelby High School Shelby | 23.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Shelby 7-8 Shelby | 23.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Shelby Elementary School Shelby | 23.1 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59486 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,056
Median Home Value
$145,200
Median Rent
$782/mo
Population
1,196
College Educated
15.9%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty Rate
31.2%
Median Age
45.9
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ashland 7-8 Ashland, MT | — |
| Augusta 7-8 Augusta, MT | — |
| BIG HORN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hardin, MT | — |
| Bainville 7-8 Bainville, MT | — |
| Barbara Gilligan 7-8 Brockton, MT | — |
| Belfry 7-8 Belfry, MT | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valier 7-8
What grades does Valier 7-8 serve?
Valier 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Valier 7-8?
Valier 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valier 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Valier 7-8 is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Valier 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valier 7-8 has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valier 7-8 a charter school?
No, Valier 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valier 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Valier 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valier 7-8?
63.2% of students at Valier 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pondera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.2%
- Phone
- (406) 279-3314
Resources & Links
District
Valier Elem- District Enrollment
- 107
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,492
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