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Valier Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 107 students in Valier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Valier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
107 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.40
% American Indian
23%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
67%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,645 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,645
$15,270
Spending / Student
$16,533
$15,359
Best Valier Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Valier 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Valier School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valier Elementary School District?
Valier Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 107 students.
What is the rank of Valier Elementary School District?
Valier Elementary School District is ranked #257 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valier Elementary School District?
67% of Valier Elementary School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valier Elementary School District?
Valier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Valier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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