Smith Valley Primary School vs. West Valley School
Should I attend Smith Valley Primary School or West Valley School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Smith Valley Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
171 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#59 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
24
63
Grade 1 Students
30
89
Grade 2 Students
21
97
Grade 3 Students
21
79
Grade 4 Students
23
96
Grade 5 Students
25
-
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
