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#397 of 603 schools in MT
Valier School
Elementary School · Valier Elem · Valier, MT
An elementary school in Valier, MT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO Box 528, Valier, MT 59486
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valier School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valier School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,056
Median home value
$145,200
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59486; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Valier Elem
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Colony Attn CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valier Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valier School is listed in Valier Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valier School
Valier School is a public elementary school in Valier, MT, part of Valier Elem, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valier School
What grades does Valier School serve?
Valier School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Valier School?
Valier School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valier School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valier School rank in MT?
Valier School ranks #397 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Valier School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valier School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valier School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valier School a charter school?
No, Valier School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valier School a Title I school?
No, Valier School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valier School?
60.6% of students at Valier School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pondera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (406) 279-3314
- Area population (ZIP 59486)
- 1,196
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59486; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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