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 155 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 422 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 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
155 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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
Pre-K Students
3
5
Kindergarten Students
25
70
Grade 1 Students
25
83
Grade 2 Students
18
73
Grade 3 Students
22
97
Grade 4 Students
18
94
Grade 5 Students
19
-
Grade 6 Students
25
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
