Valley View School

Summary:

Valley View School is an elementary school located in Polson, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 36 students. The school is part of the Polson Elementary district, which is ranked 238 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Valley View School has experienced a significant decline in student enrollment, from 90.62% White students in 2020-2021 to 69.44% White students in 2022-2023. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 256 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023. Valley View School's performance on state assessments is also below the state average, with only 31.58% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 26.32% proficient or better in reading in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Charlo Elementary, which had 60.87% of students proficient or better in mathematics, Valley View School is underperforming.

Additionally, Valley View School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 11.5 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Hot Springs School (11.6) and Charlo Elementary (10.6). The school's statewide ranking has also dropped significantly over the years, from 59 out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 256 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). This concerning trend warrants further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to the decline in Valley View School's performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

42448 Valley View Road
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-2208

District: Valley View Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,494

Students who attend Valley View School usually attend:

High:

Polson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

American Indian:

6.1%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley View School ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), American Indian (6.1%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Valley View School employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View School is $10,494.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Valley View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Elementary 238^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley View School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2015	79.67	59^th	287	79.4%
2021	8.16	333^rd	356	6.5%
2022	28.97	269^th	329	18.2%
2023	29.29	256^th	332	22.9%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Valley View 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	19	19
1991	21	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
1992	15	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	18
1993	21	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
1994	19	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
1995	24	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	26
1996	24	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	26
1997	22	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	27
1998	20	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
1999	18	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	20
2000	17	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
2001	20	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	21
2002	15	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	22
2003	15	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	22
2004	22	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
2005	20	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	25
2006	16	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	21
2007	17	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	20
2008	14	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	16
2009	15	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	20
2010	19	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	23
2011	23	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	28
2012	20	3	0	0	2	0	0	0	25
2013	21	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	26
2014	21	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	24
2015	22	1	0	0	1	0	2	0	26
2016	28	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	31
2017	27	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	32
2018	25	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	28
2019	34	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	37
2020	25	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	28
2021	29	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	32
2022	25	0	0	2	3	0	2	0	32
2023	25	0	0	2	7	0	2	0	36
2024	29	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	33

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 Valley View School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	19	1.0	19.0	n/a
1991	22	1.0	22.0	0
1992	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
1993	23	2.0	11.5	0
1994	21	2.0	10.5	0
1995	26	2.0	13.0	0
1996	26	2.0	13.0	0
1997	27	2.0	13.5	0
1998	23	2.0	11.5	0
1999	20	2.0	10.0	n/a
2000	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2001	21	2.0	10.5	0
2002	22	2.0	11.0	0
2003	22	2.0	11.0	0
2004	23	2.0	11.5	0
2005	25	2.0	12.5	n/a
2006	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2007	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2008	16	2.5	6.4	n/a
2009	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2010	23	2.5	9.2	n/a
2011	28	3.0	9.3	n/a
2012	25	2.5	10.0	0
2013	26	2.4	10.8	0
2014	24	3.0	8.0	66.7
2015	26	3.0	8.6	69.2
2016	31	1.0	31.0	80.6
2017	32	3.0	10.6	68.8
2018	28	3.0	9.3	60.7
2019	37	3.0	12.3	78.4
2020	28	2.6	10.6	n/a
2021	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2022	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2023	36	3.1	11.5	n/a
2024	33	3.0	11.0	45.5

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 Valley View School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	19	1.0	19.0	n/a
1991	22	1.0	22.0	0
1992	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
1993	23	2.0	11.5	0
1994	21	2.0	10.5	0
1995	26	2.0	13.0	0
1996	26	2.0	13.0	0
1997	27	2.0	13.5	0
1998	23	2.0	11.5	0
1999	20	2.0	10.0	n/a
2000	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2001	21	2.0	10.5	0
2002	22	2.0	11.0	0
2003	22	2.0	11.0	0
2004	23	2.0	11.5	0
2005	25	2.0	12.5	n/a
2006	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2007	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2008	16	2.5	6.4	n/a
2009	20	2.5	8.0	n/a
2010	23	2.5	9.2	n/a
2011	28	3.0	9.3	n/a
2012	25	2.5	10.0	0
2013	26	2.4	10.8	0
2014	24	3.0	8.0	66.7
2015	26	3.0	8.6	69.2
2016	31	1.0	31.0	80.6
2017	32	3.0	10.6	68.8
2018	28	3.0	9.3	60.7
2019	37	3.0	12.3	78.4
2020	28	2.6	10.6	n/a
2021	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2022	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2023	36	3.1	11.5	n/a
2024	33	3.0	11.0	45.5

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 Valley View School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,810
2021	$11,925
2022	$13,307
2023	$10,494

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	36	2.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	7	250%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	25	26.5%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%

Schools Near Valley View School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	42448 Valley View Road	Polson	59860	Lake County	Valley View Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-2208	33	3	11.0	45.5%	29 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	29.3	256^th of 332 public elementary schools	22.9%		29	269^th of 329 public elementary schools	18.2%	13	31.6	26.3		$10,494
Cherry Valley School	Public	PK, KG-1	107 8th Avenue West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6333	268	19	13.8	56.7%	158 (59.0%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.4%)	3 (1.1%)	90 (33.6%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)				$17,684
Linderman School	Public	2-4	312 4th Avenue East	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6229	361	24	14.7	60.1%	203 (56.2%)	7 (1.9%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	136 (37.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	73.1	91^st of 332 public elementary schools	72.6%		76.9	82^nd of 329 public elementary schools	75.1%	9	45.4	55.4		$11,915
Pablo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	42080 4th Ave. E.	Pablo	59855	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	236	17	13.5	100.0%	52 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (16.9%)	18.3	285^th of 332 public elementary schools	14.2%		21	282^nd of 329 public elementary schools	14.3%	3	17.7	29.4		$13,344
K William Harvey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	221 4th Ave NW	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	401	28	14.5	100.0%	132 (32.9%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	198 (49.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (11.7%)	28.7	258^th of 332 public elementary schools	22.3%		22.6	279^th of 329 public elementary schools	15.2%	21	29.7	28.4		$11,942
Charlo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	99	9	11.0	63.6%	83 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.1%)	88.8	39^th of 332 public elementary schools	88.3%		91.3	24^th of 329 public elementary schools	92.7%	15	60.9	61.2	57.9	$14,107
Dayton School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 B Street	Dayton	59914	Lake County	Upper West Shore Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 849-5484	49	6	8.1		35 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (22.4%)	52	178^th of 332 public elementary schools	46.4%		59.8	150^th of 329 public elementary schools	54.4%	28	38.5	42.3		$16,534
Hot Springs School	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-6	301 Broadway	Hot Springs	59845	Sanders County	Hot Springs K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(406) 741-2014	90	9	10.1	63.3%	63 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.6%)	41.9	219^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.0%		36.2	248^th of 329 public elementary schools	24.6%	29	29.1	34.6	40.0	$15,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View School

What schools do graduates of Valley View School attend?

Students who attend Valley View School usually go on to attend:

High : Polson High School

What is the racial makeup of Valley View School?

Students at Valley View School are 88% White, 6% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Valley View School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Valley View School.

What district is Valley View School in?

Valley View Elementary

Is Valley View School a good school?

Valley View School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Montana elementary schools.

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