Valley View School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley View School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
West Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
| Measure | Valley View School Great Falls, Montana | West Elementary Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 267 | #217 of 267 |
| National rank | #27581 of 50,301 | #37317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 312 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 31.9).
- •Valley View School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Valley View School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Valley View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 76.2%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 421 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valley View School better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View School ranks higher (46.5 vs 31.9 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 Valley View School and West Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley View School: 312. West Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley View School and West Elementary rank in Montana?
Valley View School is 158th of 267 and West Elementary is 217th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).