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Kalispell Middle School

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Kalispell Middle School ranks 69 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 69% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Kalispell Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8 in Kalispell, Montana. The school is part of the Kalispell Elementary School District, which is ranked 141 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kalispell Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Montana, with a current statewide ranking of 69 out of 222 middle schools and a 3-star rating.

Kalispell Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 51.76% proficiency in ELA, 40.82% in Math, and 43.73% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.2 over the past few years, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention and support.

While Kalispell Middle School generally outperforms nearby middle schools in academic proficiency, it faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 44.53% in 2023-2024 to 100% in 2024-2025. This indicates a need for additional resources and support to address the growing socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's student population. Additionally, Kalispell Middle School's spending per student of $8,173 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby Somers Middle School ($8,650) and Helena Flats 7-8 ($9,374), which may suggest a need for increased funding to support the school's educational programs and resources.

1,049

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,851

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 NW Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-3800

District: Kalispell Elementary

Students who attend Kalispell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Kalispell Middle School:

Elementary:	Cornelius Hedges School
	Edgerton School
	Elrod School
	Lillian Peterson School
	More...
	Russell School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2015 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Montana avg40%

69^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 387Kalispell 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	62.2	69 of 222	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.3	33 of 123	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	38 of 187	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	55 of 190	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	22 of 200	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	85.5	4 of 60	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.1	2 of 58	96.6%	★★★★★
2017	76.3	8 of 55	85.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	14 of 81	82.7%	★★★★☆
2015	76.1	20 of 156	87.2%	★★★★☆
2013	62.7	61 of 159	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	61 of 156	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.9	44 of 161	72.7%	★★★★☆
2010	71.2	30 of 156	80.8%	★★★★☆
2005	61.7	65 of 164	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	54.8	90 of 171	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

Mathematics41%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Kalispell Middle School

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	48	4	12.3	25.0%	45 (93.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	87.6	8^th of 222 public middle schools	96.4%		77.1	23^rd of 123 public middle schools	81.3%	15	70.0	70.0	$8,238
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	57	4	14.8	29.8%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	65.2	58^th of 222 public middle schools	73.9%					(n/a)	51.8	54.4	$12,572
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalispell Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kalispell Middle School?

Students at Kalispell Middle School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Kalispell Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,049 students attended Kalispell Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Kalispell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kalispell Middle School usually go on to attend Flathead High School

Is Kalispell Middle School a good school?

Kalispell Middle School ranks 69^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Kalispell Middle School in?

Kalispell Elementary

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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