Amsterdam School vs Smith Valley Primary Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 357 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amsterdam School
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
149 students
Smith Valley Primary Schl
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students
| Measure | Amsterdam School Manhattan, Montana | Smith Valley Primary Schl Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 267 | #195 of 267 |
| National rank | #2649 of 50,301 | #33543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 149 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.4% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Manhattan | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amsterdam School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 37.7).
- •Amsterdam School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Amsterdam School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Amsterdam School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 46.6%).
- •Smith Valley Primary Schl does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Amsterdam School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 148.
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 Amsterdam School better than Smith Valley Primary Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Amsterdam School ranks higher (84.5 vs 37.7 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 Amsterdam School and Smith Valley Primary Schl?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amsterdam School: 149. Smith Valley Primary Schl: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amsterdam School and Smith Valley Primary Schl rank in Montana?
Amsterdam School is 2nd of 267 and Smith Valley Primary Schl is 195th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).