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Valier School

Summary:

Valier School is an elementary school located in Valier, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Valier Elementary District, which is ranked 258 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One of the unique characteristics of Valier School is its higher percentage of Native American students (28.21%) compared to the surrounding schools, which are predominantly White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Montana State Tests, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 26.32% of Valier School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and only 15.79% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. Valier School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 284 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these challenges, Valier School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12.7 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Meadowlark School and Pondera Colony School, Valier School's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. The school's per-student spending of $10,917 in the 2018-2019 school year is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the school's academic performance. The higher percentage of Native American students at Valier School is an interesting demographic characteristic that may warrant further investigation into the school's cultural and educational approaches to support this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 723 4th Street
       Valier, MT  59486

(406) 279-3314

District: Valier Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,307 Help


Students who attend Valier School usually attend:

Middle:    Valier 7-8
High:    Valier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
American Indian:
30.3%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valier School ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), American Indian (30.3%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valier School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valier School is $14,307.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valier School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valier Elementary 258th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valier School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.64 166th 217 23.5%
2005 28.98 178th 218 18.3%
2006 30.87 199th 234 15.0%
2007 45.01 153rd 230 33.5%
2008 28.43 164th 194 15.5%
2009 40.46 141st 190 25.8%
2010 42.65 172nd 241 28.6%
2011 51.38 145th 247 41.3%
2012 12.56 226th 244 7.4%
2013 56.14 124th 246 49.6%
2015 32.85 204th 287 28.9%
2021 25.53 284th 356 20.2%
2022 50.02 198th 329 39.8%
2023 18.56 284th 332 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Valier School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 185 185
1991 118 0 2 0 28 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 96 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 94 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 111
1994 102 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 122
1995 91 0 0 0 27 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 91 0 0 0 27 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 101 0 2 0 18 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 84 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 109
1999 76 0 0 0 22 n/a n/a 0 98
2000 79 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 96
2001 92 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 64 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 64 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 73 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 85
2005 72 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 86
2006 85 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 75 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 74 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 68 0 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 97
2010 59 0 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 60 0 0 0 24 0 1 0 85
2012 59 0 0 0 22 0 1 0 82
2013 54 0 0 1 18 0 1 0 74
2014 60 0 0 3 24 0 4 0 91
2015 52 0 0 4 21 0 4 0 81
2016 49 0 0 4 16 0 2 0 71
2017 47 0 0 3 14 0 2 0 66
2018 39 0 0 2 14 0 2 0 57
2019 45 0 0 3 13 0 6 0 67
2020 47 0 0 2 9 0 6 0 64
2021 50 0 0 1 11 0 9 0 71
2022 41 0 0 4 14 0 9 0 68
2023 47 0 0 3 22 0 6 0 78
2024 38 0 0 2 20 0 6 0 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 185 12.0 15.4 33
1991 148 6.5 22.7 27
1992 115 6.6 17.4 28.7
1993 111 7.9 14.1 27.9
1994 122 8.9 13.7 25.4
1995 118 8.8 13.4 21.2
1996 118 8.8 13.4 21.2
1997 121 8.6 14.1 20.7
1998 109 8.5 12.8 17.4
1999 98 8.4 11.7 29.6
2000 96 9.0 10.7 37.5
2001 111 9.8 11.3 31.5
2002 85 9.8 8.7 21.2
2003 85 9.8 8.7 21.2
2004 85 9.5 8.9 38.8
2005 86 9.0 9.6 37.2
2006 98 8.4 11.7 40.8
2007 92 8.4 11.0 42.4
2008 100 7.9 12.7 56
2009 97 8.6 11.3 53.6
2010 88 8.7 10.0 52.3
2011 85 7.9 10.7 54.1
2012 82 7.6 10.7 47.6
2013 74 7.8 9.4 58.1
2014 91 7.1 12.8 48.4
2015 81 7.0 11.5 56.8
2016 71 8.0 8.8 60.6
2017 66 8.3 7.9 62.1
2018 57 7.4 7.6 50.9
2019 67 6.3 10.5 50.7
2020 64 6.6 9.6 48.4
2021 71 7.1 9.9 n/a
2022 68 5.9 11.4 n/a
2023 78 6.1 12.7 n/a
2024 66 8.0 8.1 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 185 12.0 15.4 33
1991 148 6.5 22.7 27
1992 115 6.6 17.4 28.7
1993 111 7.9 14.1 27.9
1994 122 8.9 13.7 25.4
1995 118 8.8 13.4 21.2
1996 118 8.8 13.4 21.2
1997 121 8.6 14.1 20.7
1998 109 8.5 12.8 17.4
1999 98 8.4 11.7 29.6
2000 96 9.0 10.7 37.5
2001 111 9.8 11.3 31.5
2002 85 9.8 8.7 21.2
2003 85 9.8 8.7 21.2
2004 85 9.5 8.9 38.8
2005 86 9.0 9.6 37.2
2006 98 8.4 11.7 40.8
2007 92 8.4 11.0 42.4
2008 100 7.9 12.7 56
2009 97 8.6 11.3 53.6
2010 88 8.7 10.0 52.3
2011 85 7.9 10.7 54.1
2012 82 7.6 10.7 47.6
2013 74 7.8 9.4 58.1
2014 91 7.1 12.8 48.4
2015 81 7.0 11.5 56.8
2016 71 8.0 8.8 60.6
2017 66 8.3 7.9 62.1
2018 57 7.4 7.6 50.9
2019 67 6.3 10.5 50.7
2020 64 6.6 9.6 48.4
2021 71 7.1 9.9 n/a
2022 68 5.9 11.4 n/a
2023 78 6.1 12.7 n/a
2024 66 8.0 8.1 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valier School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,916
2021 $14,300
2022 $15,410
2023 $14,307

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valier School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6778
 16.4%
African American00
American Indian1322
 69.2%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White4547
 4.4%
Two or More Races66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valier School

Valier School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Valier School are 58% White, 30% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Valier School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valier 7-8
High : Valier High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Valier School.


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