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Valley View School vs. Riverview School

Should you attend Valley View School or Riverview School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley View School
900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverview School
100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Valley View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Riverview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Valley View 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverview School ranks in the top 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 is 41% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
304 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverview School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverview School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#576 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#239 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverview School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
41%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley View School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverview School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
60
Grade 1 Students
38
61
Grade 2 Students
44
69
Grade 3 Students
56
72
Grade 4 Students
40
67
Grade 5 Students
40
60
Grade 6 Students
42
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverview School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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