Pleasant Valley School

Pleasant Valley School is an exceptional elementary school located in Marion, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 109 students. This school is part of the Pleasant Valley Elementary District, which is ranked 46 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley School significantly outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (50% proficient or better vs. 43.09%) and Mathematics (75% proficient or better vs. 36.77%) for all grades, indicating that the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing its students. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9:1 to 10:1 over the past three school years, suggests that students receive more individualized attention and support, which likely contributes to their academic success. Additionally, the school's exceptionally high spending per student, at $97,131 for the 2018-2019 school year, reflects the significant investment in the students' education.

Compared to the nearby Marion School, which is part of the Marion Elementary District, Pleasant Valley School significantly outperforms in both English Language Arts (50% vs. 26.47% proficient or better) and Mathematics (75% vs. 14.71% proficient or better). This stark contrast highlights the exceptional quality of education at Pleasant Valley School, which is likely due to a combination of factors, including its low student-teacher ratio, high spending per student, and effective teaching methods.