Smith Valley Primary Schl vs West Valley Middle 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 Primary Schl
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students
West Valley Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | Smith Valley Primary Schl Kalispell, Montana | West Valley Middle School Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 267 | #31 of 102 |
| National rank | #33543 of 50,301 | #5673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 148 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Kalispell | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 37.7).
- •West Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •West Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •West Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 46.6%).
- •Smith Valley Primary Schl does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.6).
- •West Valley Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 148.
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 Primary Schl better than West Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Valley Middle School ranks higher (59.2 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 Smith Valley Primary Schl and West Valley Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Kalispell and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Valley Primary Schl: 148. West Valley Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Valley Primary Schl and West Valley Middle School rank in Montana?
Smith Valley Primary Schl is 195th of 267 and West Valley Middle School is 31st of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).