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Smith Valley 7-8

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Smith Valley 7-8 ranks 84 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Smith Valley 7-8 is a public middle school in Kalispell, Montana, serving 42 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Smith Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked 209 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Smith Valley 7-8 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, it still outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics lag behind the state average. Compared to nearby middle schools, Smith Valley 7-8 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics than Bissell 7-8, Deer Park 6-8, and Somers Middle School, but higher rates than Marion 7-8, Helena Flats 7-8, Evergreen Junior High, and Kila 7-8.

The school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.62% to 51.11% in recent years. This is higher than the nearby Bissell 7-8 (35.29%) and Deer Park 6-8 (25%), but lower than some of the more economically disadvantaged schools in the area. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio also vary compared to nearby schools, suggesting opportunities to optimize resource allocation and explore strategies employed by higher-performing institutions.

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,393

Per pupil spending ?

47.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2901 Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 756-4535

District: Smith Valley Elementary

Students who attend Smith Valley 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Smith Valley 7-8:

Elementary:

Smith Valley Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Two or more races:

11.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2009 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2009

✓Above the Montana median (62nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg37%

Montana avg40%

84^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

209^th of 387Smith Valley Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	84 of 222	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	21.7	150 of 187	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.4	130 of 190	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.7	121 of 200	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.9	48 of 156	69.2%	★★★★☆
2013	64.3	56 of 159	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.4	51 of 156	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.4	55 of 161	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.4	115 of 156	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.5	116 of 147	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.1	103 of 149	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.1	78 of 147	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.2	30 of 146	79.5%	★★★★☆
2005	52.8	90 of 164	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	44.8	115 of 171	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+14 vs state

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics36%~ state avg

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Schools Near Smith Valley 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Smith Valley 7-8	Public	7-8	2901 Highway 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	42	3	15.4	47.6%	33 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.9%)	59.7	84^th of 222 public middle schools	62.2%					(n/a)	50.0	35.7	$10,393
Kila 7-8	Public	7-8	395 Kila Road	Kila	59920	Flathead County	Kila Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2428	42	3	15.0	40.5%	36 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	59.6	85^th of 222 public middle schools	61.7%					(n/a)	51.2	46.3	$13,150
West Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	372	20	18.9	29.3%	323 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	62.1	72^nd of 222 public middle schools	67.6%					(n/a)	56.6	39.6	$6,822
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,049	69	15.2	100.0%	909 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.6%)	13 (1.2%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)	62.2	69^th of 222 public middle schools	68.9%		70.3	33^rd of 123 public middle schools	73.2%	36	51.8	40.8	$11,851
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	285	21	13.9	100.0%	239 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	35.3	154^th of 222 public middle schools	30.6%		38.9	76^th of 123 public middle schools	38.2%	78	32.3	31.7	$14,793
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	41	3	15.1	100.0%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68	51^st of 222 public middle schools	77.0%					(n/a)	55.3	52.5	$11,712
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	40	4	10.6	100.0%	33 (82.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	61	77^th of 222 public middle schools	65.3%					(n/a)	41.7	50.0	$11,722
Somers Middle School	Public	5-8	315 School Addition Rd	Somers	59932	Flathead County	Somers Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 857-3661	231	15	15.4	43.3%	219 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	72.2	38^th of 222 public middle schools	82.9%					(n/a)	60.4	44.8	$11,908
Marion 7-8	Public	7-8	205 Gopher Lane	Marion	59925	Flathead County	Marion Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 854-2333	29	3	9.0	100.0%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.6	140^th of 222 public middle schools	36.9%					(n/a)	44.0	12.0	$21,567
Bissell 7-8	Public	7-8	5955 Farm To Market Road	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Olney-Bissell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-2828	17	2	10.2	35.3%	16 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	115^th of 222 public middle schools	48.2%		88.6	7^th of 123 public middle schools	94.3%	108	50.0	16.7	$19,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Valley 7-8

What district is Smith Valley 7-8 in?

Smith Valley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Smith Valley 7-8?

Students at Smith Valley 7-8 are 79% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Smith Valley 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended Smith Valley 7-8.

Is Smith Valley 7-8 a good school?

Smith Valley 7-8 ranks 84^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Smith Valley 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Smith Valley 7-8 usually go on to attend Flathead High School

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