Summary:
The city of Kalispell, Montana is home to 13 elementary schools spread across several school districts, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. These schools vary significantly in size, with student populations ranging from 83 to 509. While the schools face economic challenges, with many having high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, a few standout institutions have emerged as top performers in the area.
The Fair-Mont-Egan School, a small 115-student school, ranks 57th out of 401 Montana elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It boasts impressive test scores, with over 55% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, the Russell School and Cornelius Hedges School are also highly ranked, with 4-star ratings and strong proficiency rates across multiple subjects.
In contrast, some schools in the Kalispell Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, and Smith Valley Elementary districts struggle, with much lower test scores and rankings. The data suggests that smaller school size may be a contributing factor to the success of the top-performing institutions, as the smaller schools tend to have the highest rankings and proficiency rates. Overall, the Kalispell elementary school landscape is diverse, with both high-achieving and underperforming schools, presenting opportunities for improvement and sharing of best practices across the district.
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