B+
Above Average
84/100

West Valley School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 2290 Farm To Market Road, Kalispell, MT 59901
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 62% · Math 57% proficient · 73rd percentile in Montana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
422
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%73/100reading 71st percentile, math 76th percentile among Montana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+14 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+19 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +7 pts, math +6 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts87th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2290 Farm To Market Road
City Kalispell
ZIP Code 59901
District 3027570
NCES School ID 302757000767
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59901

Understanding the community around West Valley School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,936
Per Capita Income $35,386
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $371,600
Median Rent $986
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
View full data for ZIP 59901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Valley School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 422
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Valley School?
West Valley School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Valley School?
West Valley School has 422 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does West Valley School serve?
West Valley School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Valley School receive per student?
West Valley School receives $10,738 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Valley School in 59901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$562,158
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,946
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
28.0%

Other Schools in 59901

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026