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Valier 7-8

Summary:

Valier 7-8 is a small public middle school in Valier, Montana, serving just 24 students in grades 7-8. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state and nearby schools on academic measures and ranking in the bottom third of Montana middle schools.

One key difference is the school's student population, which has a much higher percentage of Native American students (29.17%) compared to the nearby Utterback 7-8 (1.45%) and Utterback 4-6 schools. This racial disparity may indicate a need for more culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems. Academically, Valier 7-8 lags behind, with only 21.74% proficiency in Mathematics in 2022-2023, compared to 44.12% at Utterback 7-8 and the state average of 36.59%. The school's ranking of 164 out of 187 middle schools in Montana also reflects its struggles.

Despite spending slightly more per student ($10,911) than the nearby Conrad Elementary district ($10,300), Valier 7-8 has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.4, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student learning. The declining academic performance over the years is also a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and intervention strategies.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 723 4th Street
       Valier, MT  59486

(406) 279-3314

District: Valier Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,773 Help


Students who attend Valier 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Valier High School

Feeder schools for Valier 7-8:

Elementary:    Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
    Valier School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  24

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
American Indian:
29.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valier 7-8 ranks worse than 87.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), American Indian (29.2%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valier 7-8 is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Valier 7-8 employs 1.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valier 7-8 is $15,773.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valier 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Valier 7-8 164th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Valier 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Valier Elementary:

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


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Rank History for Valier 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.34 5th 171 97.1%
2005 34.38 132nd 164 19.5%
2006 71.17 32nd 146 78.1%
2007 51.05 84th 147 42.9%
2008 44.50 101st 149 32.2%
2009 43.36 107th 147 27.2%
2011 45.31 115th 161 28.6%
2013 62.71 62nd 159 61.0%
2015 28.58 113th 156 27.6%
2021 24.38 161st 200 19.5%
2022 24.49 154th 190 18.9%
2023 14.63 164th 187 12.3%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Valier 7-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Valier 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 28 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 33
1992 45 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 58
1993 54 1 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 66
1994 34 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 42
1995 39 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 47
1996 39 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 47
1997 36 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 43
1998 36 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 47
1999 35 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 46
2000 32 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 39
2001 20 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 32
2002 28 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 28 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 22 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 29
2005 28 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 34
2006 23 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 18 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 28
2008 26 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 34
2009 27 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 17 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 25
2011 17 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 23
2012 19 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 22
2013 23 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 32
2014 26 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 35
2015 19 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 27
2016 15 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 24
2017 10 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 16
2018 11 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 20
2019 14 0 0 3 7 0 2 0 26
2020 7 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 16
2021 14 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 19
2022 13 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 20
2023 15 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 24

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 33 2.5 13.2 42.4
1992 58 3.9 14.8 25.9
1993 66 3.5 18.9 27.3
1994 42 4.3 9.8 26.2
1995 47 2.6 18.1 25.5
1996 47 2.6 18.1 25.5
1997 43 3.3 13.0 23.3
1998 47 3.0 15.7 14.9
1999 46 2.8 16.4 26.1
2000 39 2.5 15.6 25.6
2001 32 2.2 14.5 34.4
2002 37 2.2 16.8 24.3
2003 37 2.2 16.8 24.3
2004 29 2.2 13.2 37.9
2005 34 2.1 16.2 44.1
2006 28 2.5 11.2 46.4
2007 28 2.4 11.7 42.9
2008 34 2.0 17.0 41.2
2009 39 2.4 16.3 53.8
2010 25 2.6 9.5 68
2011 23 3.2 7.0 47.8
2012 22 2.1 10.4 40.9
2013 32 1.8 17.5 59.4
2014 35 3.0 11.6 51.4
2015 27 2.0 13.5 59.3
2016 24 3.0 8.0 62.5
2017 16 2.4 6.5 43.8
2018 20 2.3 8.5 55
2019 26 1.9 13.4 46.2
2020 16 2.0 7.7 50
2021 19 2.0 9.1 n/a
2022 20 1.3 15.2 n/a
2023 24 1.4 16.4 n/a

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 33 2.5 13.2 42.4
1992 58 3.9 14.8 25.9
1993 66 3.5 18.9 27.3
1994 42 4.3 9.8 26.2
1995 47 2.6 18.1 25.5
1996 47 2.6 18.1 25.5
1997 43 3.3 13.0 23.3
1998 47 3.0 15.7 14.9
1999 46 2.8 16.4 26.1
2000 39 2.5 15.6 25.6
2001 32 2.2 14.5 34.4
2002 37 2.2 16.8 24.3
2003 37 2.2 16.8 24.3
2004 29 2.2 13.2 37.9
2005 34 2.1 16.2 44.1
2006 28 2.5 11.2 46.4
2007 28 2.4 11.7 42.9
2008 34 2.0 17.0 41.2
2009 39 2.4 16.3 53.8
2010 25 2.6 9.5 68
2011 23 3.2 7.0 47.8
2012 22 2.1 10.4 40.9
2013 32 1.8 17.5 59.4
2014 35 3.0 11.6 51.4
2015 27 2.0 13.5 59.3
2016 24 3.0 8.0 62.5
2017 16 2.4 6.5 43.8
2018 20 2.3 8.5 55
2019 26 1.9 13.4 46.2
2020 16 2.0 7.7 50
2021 19 2.0 9.1 n/a
2022 20 1.3 15.2 n/a
2023 24 1.4 16.4 n/a

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 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,911
2021 $16,400
2022 $14,555
2023 $15,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valier 7-8

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 Students2624
 7.7%
African American00
American Indian77
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1415
 7.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valier 7-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 24 students attended Valier 7-8.

Valier 7-8 ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Montana middle schools.

Students at Valier 7-8 are 63% White, 29% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Valier 7-8 usually go on to attend Valier High School


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