Summary:
The 59901 zip code area of Kalispell, Montana is home to 13 elementary schools spanning several different school districts, including Kalispell Elementary, West Valley Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, Cayuse Prairie Elementary, Helena Flats Elementary, Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary, and Creston Elementary. The schools vary in size, with student enrollments ranging from 83 to 509 students.
Several schools in the 59901 zip code stand out as top performers, including Fair-Mont-Egan School, which ranks 57th out of 401 Montana elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. Other high-performing schools include Russell School, Cornelius Hedges School, and Cayuse Prairie School, all of which rank in the top 102 elementary schools in Montana and have strong academic performance.
However, the data also reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with some schools in the 59901 zip code, such as East Evergreen School and Smith Valley Primary School, struggling to meet state standards. Additionally, many of the schools in the area have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage. While per-student spending varies, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, play a crucial role in driving student achievement in this region.
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