Absarokee 6-8 vs Smith Valley 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 480 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Absarokee 6-8
Absarokee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
41 students
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
| Measure | Absarokee 6-8 Absarokee, Montana | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 41 | 42 |
| Enrollment | 41 | 42 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Absarokee | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Absarokee 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 39.9).
- •Absarokee 6-8 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Smith Valley 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Absarokee 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 47.6%).
- •Absarokee 6-8 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 21.0).
- •Smith Valley 7-8 is the larger school with 42 students compared with 41.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Absarokee 6-8 better than Smith Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Absarokee 6-8 ranks higher (47.0 vs 39.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Absarokee 6-8 and Smith Valley 7-8?
About 480 km in a straight line, between Absarokee and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Absarokee 6-8: 41. Smith Valley 7-8: 42. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Absarokee 6-8 and Smith Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Absarokee 6-8 is unranked and Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).