Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pleasant Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
54%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley School is ranked #433 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
25 students attend Pleasant Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pleasant Valley School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley School offer ?
Pleasant Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley School part of?
Pleasant Valley School is part of Belt Elementary School District.
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