Very Good
#148 of 603 schools in MT
Top 24% in state
Kalispell Middle School
Middle School · Kalispell Elem · Kalispell, MT
A Kalispell Elem middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
233 First Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalispell Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalispell Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalispell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,391
Median home value
$417,200
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Oneschool Global Kalispell CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 0.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Kalispell Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 1–6 | 2.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalispell Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalispell Middle School is listed in Kalispell Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell Middle School is a public middle school in Kalispell, MT, part of Kalispell Elem, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalispell Middle School
What grades does Kalispell Middle School serve?
Kalispell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kalispell Middle School?
Kalispell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalispell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalispell Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalispell Middle School rank in MT?
Kalispell Middle School ranks #148 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Kalispell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalispell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kalispell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalispell Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalispell Middle School a charter school?
No, Kalispell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalispell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kalispell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalispell Middle School?
44.5% of students at Kalispell Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Flathead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (406) 751-3800
- Area population (ZIP 59901)
- 61,710
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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