Smith Valley Elem School District
School District · Kalispell, Montana
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Smith Valley Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Smith Valley Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Smith Valley Primary Schl
Kalispell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#149 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,621
$2,647 vs Montana median
District size
200 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Smith Valley Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Valley Primary Schl | 4.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Smith Valley 7-8 | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 3.9/10, Smith Valley Elem has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smith Valley Primary Schl, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.
In standardized testing, Smith Valley Elem students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.
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 3.9/10. 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 4.4/10.
What are the test scores in Smith Valley Elem?
Across schools in Smith Valley Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
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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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