Kila 7-8 vs Smith Valley Primary Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kila 7-8
Kila · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
Smith Valley Primary Schl
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students
| Measure | Kila 7-8 Kila, Montana | Smith Valley Primary Schl Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #195 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #33543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 42 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 42 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| city | Kila | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kila 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 37.7).
- •Kila 7-8 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Kila 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Kila 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 46.6%).
- •Smith Valley Primary Schl does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 21.0).
- •Smith Valley Primary Schl is the larger school with 148 students compared with 42.
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 Kila 7-8 better than Smith Valley Primary Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Kila 7-8 ranks higher (57.8 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 Kila 7-8 and Smith Valley Primary Schl?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Kila and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kila 7-8: 42. Smith Valley Primary Schl: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kila 7-8 and Smith Valley Primary Schl rank in Montana?
Kila 7-8 is unranked and Smith Valley Primary Schl is 195th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).