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#583 of 603 schools in MT
Valley View School
Elementary School · Valley View Elem · Polson, MT
An elementary school in Polson, MT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
42448 Valley View Road, Polson, MT 59860
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,883
Median home value
$386,100
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Valley View Elem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View School is listed in Valley View Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View School
Valley View School is a public elementary school in Polson, MT, part of Valley View Elem, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View School
What grades does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View School rank in MT?
Valley View School ranks #583 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Valley View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Valley View School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley View School a charter school?
No, Valley View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View School a Title I school?
No, Valley View School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View School?
45.5% of students at Valley View 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
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (406) 883-2208
- Area population (ZIP 59860)
- 11,580
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 59860; 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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