At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
12
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
75%+18.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Valier 7-8 is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Valier, Montana. The school enrolls 12 students. It is part of the Valier Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictValier Elem
County30073
CityValier
ZIP59486
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302706001033
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment12
White41.7%
Hispanic / Latino8.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.7%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.