Valley View School

900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Valley View School's student population of 321 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley View School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#462 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
36%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
79%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley View School's ranking?
Valley View School is ranked #462 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Valley View School often compared to?
Valley View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Valley View School?
321 students attend Valley View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Valley View School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View School?
Valley View School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley View School offer ?
Valley View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Valley View School part of?
Valley View School is part of Great Falls Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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