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#587 of 603 schools in MT
Smith Valley 7-8
Middle School · Smith Valley Elem · Kalispell, MT
A Smith Valley Elem middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT 59901
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Valley 7-8 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Valley 7-8 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kila 7-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 3.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| West Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 4.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Oneschool Global Kalispell CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 4.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 4.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Smith Valley Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Valley 7-8 is listed in Smith Valley Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Valley 7-8
Smith Valley 7-8 is a public middle school in Kalispell, MT, part of Smith Valley Elem, serving approximately 45 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Valley 7-8
What grades does Smith Valley 7-8 serve?
Smith Valley 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smith Valley 7-8?
Smith Valley 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley 7-8 is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Valley 7-8 rank in MT?
Smith Valley 7-8 ranks #587 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Smith Valley 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Valley 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Smith Valley 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Valley 7-8 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Valley 7-8 a charter school?
No, Smith Valley 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Valley 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Smith Valley 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Valley 7-8?
51.1% of students at Smith Valley 7-8 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Flathead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.2%
- Phone
- (406) 756-4535
- 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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