Lillian Peterson School vs Smith Valley 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lillian Peterson School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
| Measure | Lillian Peterson School Kalispell, Montana | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #29401 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 344 | 42 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 42 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| city | Kalispell | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillian Peterson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 39.9).
- •Lillian Peterson School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Lillian Peterson School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Smith Valley 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 100%).
- •Lillian Peterson School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.0).
- •Lillian Peterson School is the larger school with 344 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 Lillian Peterson School better than Smith Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Lillian Peterson School ranks higher (43.8 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 Lillian Peterson School and Smith Valley 7-8?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Kalispell and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lillian Peterson School: 344. Smith Valley 7-8: 42. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lillian Peterson School and Smith Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Lillian Peterson School is 175th of 267 and Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).