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West Valley Middle School

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West Valley Middle School ranks 72 nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Montana middle schools

Summary

West Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 372 students. The school is part of the West Valley Elementary District, which is ranked 106 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Valley Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking between 6 and 72 over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance is significantly above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, with 56.62% of students proficient or better in ELA, 39.6% in Mathematics, and 34.88% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, West Valley Middle School's performance is notably higher than its feeder elementary school, West Valley Elementary, across all subject areas.

While West Valley Middle School outperforms the state and its feeder elementary school, it faces competition from other high-performing middle schools in the region, such as Whitefish Middle 5-8 and Deer Park 6-8, which have even higher academic achievement and rankings. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 18.9 students per teacher, and its efficient resource allocation, with a lower spending per student compared to Whitefish Middle 5-8, contribute to its success.

372

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,822

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 755-7239

District: West Valley Elementary

Students who attend West Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Glacier High School

Feeder schools for West Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

West Valley School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2013 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Montana median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

72^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 387West 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	62.1	72 of 222	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.3	34 of 187	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	41 of 190	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	26 of 200	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	59.4	20 of 60	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	14 of 58	75.9%	★★★★☆
2017	77.0	6 of 55	89.1%	★★★★★
2016	60.4	24 of 81	70.4%	★★★★☆
2015	40.6	88 of 156	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	66.2	50 of 159	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.3	45 of 156	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	66.2	46 of 161	71.4%	★★★★☆
2010	67.2	41 of 156	73.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.4	25 of 147	83.0%	★★★★☆
2008	67.7	32 of 149	78.5%	★★★★☆
2007	50.7	85 of 147	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.2	91 of 146	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.7	89 of 164	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	67.2	52 of 171	69.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+14 vs state

Mathematics40%+3 vs state

Science35%-3 vs state

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Schools Near West Valley 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Whitefish Middle 5-8	Public	5-8	600 East Second Street	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8650	657	44	15.0	26.8%	586 (89.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	86.4	10^th of 222 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)	62.7	61.4	$12,426

Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Valley Middle School?

Students at West Valley Middle School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is West Valley Middle School a good school?

West Valley Middle School ranks 72^nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of West Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Glacier High School

How many students attend West Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 372 students attended West Valley Middle School.

What district is West Valley Middle School in?

West Valley Elementary

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