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West Valley School

2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Valley School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#51 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Valley School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Valley School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Valley School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Valley School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Valley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Valley School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
92%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Valley School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Valley School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Valley School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of West Valley School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley School's ranking?
West Valley School is ranked #51 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are West Valley School often compared to?
West Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Valley Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend West Valley School?
424 students attend West Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Valley School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley School?
West Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Valley School offer ?
West Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Valley School part of?
West Valley School is part of West Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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