Kila School vs Smith Valley 7-8
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 School
Kila · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
| Measure | Kila School Kila, Montana | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #14651 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 142 | 42 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 42 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Kila | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kila School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 39.9).
- •Kila School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Kila School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Kila School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 47.6%).
- •Kila School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.0).
- •Kila School is the larger school with 142 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 School better than Smith Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Kila School ranks higher (65.2 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 Kila School and Smith Valley 7-8?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Kila and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kila School: 142. Smith Valley 7-8: 42. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kila School and Smith Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Kila School is 63rd of 267 and Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).