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West Glacier School

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West Glacier School ranks 173 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

West Glacier School is a small elementary school in West Glacier, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 65 students. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low rates of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

West Glacier School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Montana, with 91.67% of students proficient or better in Science, 70.97% in Reading, and 77.42% in Mathematics during the 2021-2022 school year. This is significantly higher than the state averages of 36.26% in Science, 45.7% in Reading, and 35.18% in Mathematics. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 11 students per teacher, is also a standout feature, especially when compared to nearby schools like Cayuse Prairie School (14.9 students per teacher) and Deer Park School (13.4 students per teacher).

While West Glacier School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, its academic performance remains impressive. In the 2024-2025 school year, 66.67% of West Glacier students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 51.28% at Cayuse Prairie School and 52.63% at Deer Park School. Similarly, West Glacier's Mathematics proficiency rate of 29.41% was lower than the state average but still higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, West Glacier School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.11% to 4.62% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Ruder Elementary (97.54%) and Glacier Gateway Elementary (98.94%).

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,613

Per pupil spending ?

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936

(406) 888-5312

District: West Glacier Elementary

Students who attend West Glacier School usually attend:

High:

Columbia Falls High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

American Indian:

6.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Montana avg40%

173^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 387West Glacier Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	173 of 401	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.4	27 of 212	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	62 of 332	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	97.9	7 of 329	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.4	19 of 356	94.7%	★★★★★
2016	61.3	71 of 191	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	81.8	47 of 287	83.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+29 vs state

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics29%-7 vs state

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Schools Near West Glacier School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
West Glacier School	Public	PK, KG-6	160 Old Bridge Road	West Glacier	59936	Flathead County	West Glacier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 888-5312	65	8	8.6	4.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	56.7	173^rd of 401 public elementary schools	56.9%		85.4	27^th of 212 public elementary schools	87.3%	146	50.0	29.4	$12,613
Glacier Gateway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 4th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6540	471	33	14.4	98.9%	405 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	48	218^th of 401 public elementary schools	45.6%					(n/a)	37.7	35.3	$12,477
Ruder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 12th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6570	487	34	14.3	97.5%	413 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.8%)	38.4	259^th of 401 public elementary schools	35.4%					(n/a)	38.5	25.8	$11,747
Deer Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	120	9	13.4	35.8%	114 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	73.5	81^st of 401 public elementary schools	79.8%		71.7	68^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.9%	13	55.9	50.0	$10,359
L A Muldown School	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 East 7th St.	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8620	661	50	13.2	28.7%	589 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	88.1	24^th of 401 public elementary schools	94.0%					(n/a)	61.3	71.2	$12,437
Cayuse Prairie School	Public	PK, KG-6	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	254	17	14.9	32.3%	231 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	72.9	84^th of 401 public elementary schools	79.1%					(n/a)	53.2	52.4	$10,679

Frequently Asked Questions about West Glacier School

What is the racial makeup of West Glacier School?

Students at West Glacier School are 88% White, 6% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Glacier School attend?

Students who attend West Glacier School usually go on to attend:

High : Columbia Falls High School

Is West Glacier School a good school?

West Glacier School ranks 173^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Glacier School in?

West Glacier Elementary

How many students attend West Glacier School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended West Glacier School.

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