Smith Valley 7-8 vs West Valley School
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.
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students
West Valley School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students
| Measure | Smith Valley 7-8 Kalispell, Montana | West Valley School Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #73 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #15700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 42 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 42 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| city | Kalispell | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 39.9).
- •West Valley School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •West Valley School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •West Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 47.6%).
- •West Valley School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.0).
- •West Valley School is the larger school with 434 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 Smith Valley 7-8 better than West Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), West Valley School ranks higher (63.7 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 Smith Valley 7-8 and West Valley School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Kalispell and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Valley 7-8: 42. West Valley School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Valley 7-8 and West Valley School rank in Montana?
Smith Valley 7-8 is unranked and West Valley School is 73rd of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).