Smith Valley Primary School vs. West Valley School
Should you attend Smith Valley Primary School or West Valley School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Smith Valley Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
168 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#51 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
82
Grade 1 Students
23
71
Grade 2 Students
28
93
Grade 3 Students
23
95
Grade 4 Students
21
83
Grade 5 Students
26
-
Grade 6 Students
19
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
88%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
