Smith Valley Elem School District
School District · Kalispell, Montana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#106 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,621
$2,647 vs Montana median
District size
200 students
Smaller than Montana median
About Smith Valley Elem
Smith Valley Elem is a Kalispell, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $10,621 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Smith Valley Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smith Valley Primary Schl, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Smith Valley Elem students show an average math proficiency of 21.7% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Smith Valley Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smith Valley Elem with test data.
Schools in Smith Valley Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Kalispell
- Total Enrollment
- 200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smith Valley Elem?
Smith Valley Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Smith Valley Elem?
The average composite rating for Smith Valley Elem is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Smith Valley Elem?
Smith Valley Elem spends $10,621 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smith Valley Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smith Valley Elem is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smith Valley Elem?
Smith Valley Primary Schl is the highest-rated school in Smith Valley Elem with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Smith Valley Elem?
Across schools in Smith Valley Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Smith Valley Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
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- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
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- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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