Montana City School vs Valley View School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montana City School
Clancy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Valley View School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Montana City School Clancy, Montana | Valley View School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 267 | #158 of 267 |
| National rank | #13024 of 50,301 | #27581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 313 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Clancy | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montana City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 46.5).
- •Montana City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Montana City School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Montana City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 57.7%).
- •Valley View School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Montana City School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 312.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Montana City School better than Valley View School?
On the Success Index (US), Montana City School ranks higher (67.6 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Montana City School and Valley View School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Clancy and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montana City School: 313. Valley View School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montana City School and Valley View School rank in Montana?
Montana City School is 52nd of 267 and Valley View School is 158th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).