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Public elementary school · West Glacier Elem · West Glacier, Montana

West Glacier School

West Glacier School rates 9.2, right at the middle of West Glacier Elem's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.2this school

9.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the West Glacier Elem median is 9.2.

#12 of 605 schools in Montana · West Glacier Elem: 1 elementary schools rated, median 9.2

The brief

An elementary school in West Glacier, MT where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 12 of 605 schools in Montana and 1 of 1 in West Glacier Elem.

West Glacier School is listed in West Glacier Elem, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%31 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading75%31 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
50% of the rating
Academics
9.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 59936; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
West Glacier School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$87,031
Median home value
$562,500
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
29
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,422/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about West Glacier School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

West Glacier Elementary (WGE) is a single-school district, designated as Montana’s School District #8, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade 1. The school operates on a four-day week schedule, with classes held Monday through Thursday from 7:40 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. 1. Instruction takes place in three multi-grade classrooms and a dedicated kindergarten classroom, offering a full-day kindergarten program 1. The academic calendar is aligned closely with that of Columbia Falls School District #6 1. Located across the Middle Fork of the Flathead River from the entrance to Glacier National Park, the school serves a supportive community 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.westglacierelementary.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does West Glacier School serve?

West Glacier School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend West Glacier School?

West Glacier School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Glacier School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Glacier School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Glacier School rank in MT?

West Glacier School ranks #12 of 605 schools in MT.

What is West Glacier School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Glacier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 West Glacier School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Glacier School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Glacier School a charter school?

No, West Glacier School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Glacier School a Title I school?

No, West Glacier School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Glacier School?

4.1% of students at West Glacier 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
73
Student-teacher ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Flathead County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$10,403
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 59936)
679
Area median age
44.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.