Cayuse Prairie School vs Deer Park 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuse Prairie School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
254 students
Deer Park 6-8
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
48 students
| Measure | Cayuse Prairie School Kalispell, Montana | Deer Park 6-8 Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #19038 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 48 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 48 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69.5% |
| city | Kalispell | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 58.7).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 32.3%).
- •Cayuse Prairie School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Cayuse Prairie School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 48.
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 Cayuse Prairie School better than Deer Park 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park 6-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 58.7 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 Cayuse Prairie School and Deer Park 6-8?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Kalispell and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuse Prairie School: 254. Deer Park 6-8: 48. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuse Prairie School and Deer Park 6-8 rank in Montana?
Cayuse Prairie School is 97th of 267 and Deer Park 6-8 is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).