Serving 19 students in grades 7-8, Valier 7-8 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valier 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Valier 7-8's student population of 19 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Valier 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valier 7-8 is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
26%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
63%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Valier 7-8's ranking?
Valier 7-8 is ranked #602 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?
≤20% 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 Valier 7-8?
19 students attend Valier 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valier 7-8 students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valier 7-8?
Valier 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valier 7-8 offer ?
Valier 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valier 7-8 part of?
Valier 7-8 is part of Valier Elementary School District.
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