Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 vs Smith Valley 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rise Charter & Distance 7-8
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
| Measure | Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 Corvallis, Montana | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 42 | 42 |
| Enrollment | 42 | 42 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Corvallis | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 39.9).
- •Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 47.6%).
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 Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 better than Smith Valley 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 ranks higher (75.1 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 Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 and Smith Valley 7-8?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Corvallis and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rise Charter & Distance 7-8: 42. Smith Valley 7-8: 42. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 and Smith Valley 7-8 rank in Montana?
Rise Charter & Distance 7-8 is unranked and Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).