Belgrade Middle School vs Kalispell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrade Middle School
Belgrade · Public middle · Grades 5–8
978 students
Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,049 students
| Measure | Belgrade Middle School Belgrade, Montana | Kalispell Middle School Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 102 | #44 of 102 |
| National rank | #6332 of 15,369 | #6783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 978 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Belgrade | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belgrade Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 54.0).
- •Kalispell Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Kalispell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Belgrade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 100%).
- •Kalispell Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.9).
- •Kalispell Middle School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 978.
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 Belgrade Middle School better than Kalispell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belgrade Middle School ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.0 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 Belgrade Middle School and Kalispell Middle School?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belgrade Middle School: 978. Kalispell Middle School: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belgrade Middle School and Kalispell Middle School rank in Montana?
Belgrade Middle School is 37th of 102 and Kalispell Middle School is 44th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).