West Elementary School vs. Valley View School
Should I attend West Elementary School or Valley View 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Valley View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary 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 19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 321 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
463 students
321 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#462 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
50
Grade 1 Students
70
65
Grade 2 Students
72
42
Grade 3 Students
65
38
Grade 4 Students
74
44
Grade 5 Students
63
42
Grade 6 Students
60
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
69%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%