Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

Q: Is Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School a good school?

Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School ranks 61 st of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School is a small public middle school in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 46 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Kalispell Elementary District, Fair-Mont-Egan's own performance has been mixed, with strengths in reading but lower proficiency in math and science compared to the state average.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.65%) compared to nearby schools like Bigfork 7-8 and West Valley Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. However, these nearby schools have outperformed Fair-Mont-Egan on state tests, suggesting factors beyond racial composition may be at play. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated widely over the years, from a high of 7th out of 159 middle schools to a low of 135th out of 200, further indicating inconsistent academic performance.

On the positive side, Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which could allow for more personalized attention and targeted interventions to help improve outcomes. The school's small size may be an advantage, but the declining proficiency rates in math and reading are concerning and warrant further investigation. Overall, Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School faces some challenges, but its dedicated staff and unique characteristics could provide opportunities to boost student success if the right strategies are implemented.

Detail:

Public 6-8

797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 755-7072

District: Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,005

Students who attend Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School:

Elementary:

Fair-Mont-Egan School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 42

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

2.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School ranks better than 67.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), African American (2.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School is $10,005.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School 61^st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary 84^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	85.59	18^th	171	89.5%
2005	83.41	17^th	164	89.6%
2007	78.22	16^th	147	89.1%
2008	88.56	2^nd	149	98.7%
2009	84.53	7^th	147	95.2%
2010	77.73	13^th	156	91.7%
2011	83.64	6^th	161	96.3%
2012	61.48	67^th	156	57.1%
2013	83.29	7^th	159	95.6%
2015	64.52	35^th	156	77.6%
2021	37.70	135^th	200	32.5%
2022	62.70	64^th	190	66.3%
2023	64.50	61^st	187	67.4%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	28	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	28
1992	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
1993	40	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
1994	43	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	44
1995	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
1996	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
1997	44	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	44
1998	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	38
1999	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	38
2000	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2001	25	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	26
2002	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	38
2003	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	38
2004	30	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2005	24	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	25
2006	20	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	21
2007	24	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	28
2008	30	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	32
2009	32	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	34
2010	41	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	45
2011	43	0	0	0	2	0	0	45
2012	43	0	0	0	2	0	0	45
2013	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	40
2014	41	0	0	0	0	0	0	41
2015	36	0	0	1	0	0	1	38
2016	26	0	0	0	0	0	1	27
2017	29	0	0	1	1	0	0	31
2018	27	0	0	3	1	0	1	32
2019	36	0	1	2	0	0	1	40
2020	53	0	0	1	0	0	1	55
2021	52	0	0	4	0	0	1	57
2022	45	0	0	0	0	0	4	49
2023	44	0	0	1	0	0	1	46
2024	39	1	0	1	0	0	1	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	28	2.4	11.6	0
1992	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1993	40	3.3	12.1	0
1994	44	3.6	12.2	0
1995	41	3.3	12.4	9.8
1996	41	3.3	12.4	9.8
1997	44	3.3	13.3	0
1998	38	3.3	11.5	0
1999	38	3.3	11.5	n/a
2000	31	3.4	9.1	n/a
2001	26	2.7	9.6	0
2002	38	3.1	12.3	0
2003	38	3.1	12.3	0
2004	30	2.8	10.7	0
2005	25	2.8	8.9	n/a
2006	21	2.5	8.4	n/a
2007	28	3.3	8.5	21.4
2008	32	3.2	10.0	15.6
2009	34	3.0	11.3	11.8
2010	45	3.7	12.0	26.7
2011	45	3.3	13.3	31.1
2012	45	3.2	13.9	24.4
2013	40	3.2	12.3	17.5
2014	41	4.2	9.5	9.8
2015	38	3.0	12.6	7.9
2016	27	3.0	9.0	0
2017	31	3.1	10.0	0
2018	32	3.0	10.6	0
2019	40	2.6	15.3	27.5
2020	55	2.7	20.1	14.5
2021	57	3.2	17.8	n/a
2022	49	2.6	18.8	n/a
2023	46	3.5	13.1	n/a
2024	42	4.5	9.3	26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	28	2.4	11.6	0
1992	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
1993	40	3.3	12.1	0
1994	44	3.6	12.2	0
1995	41	3.3	12.4	9.8
1996	41	3.3	12.4	9.8
1997	44	3.3	13.3	0
1998	38	3.3	11.5	0
1999	38	3.3	11.5	n/a
2000	31	3.4	9.1	n/a
2001	26	2.7	9.6	0
2002	38	3.1	12.3	0
2003	38	3.1	12.3	0
2004	30	2.8	10.7	0
2005	25	2.8	8.9	n/a
2006	21	2.5	8.4	n/a
2007	28	3.3	8.5	21.4
2008	32	3.2	10.0	15.6
2009	34	3.0	11.3	11.8
2010	45	3.7	12.0	26.7
2011	45	3.3	13.3	31.1
2012	45	3.2	13.9	24.4
2013	40	3.2	12.3	17.5
2014	41	4.2	9.5	9.8
2015	38	3.0	12.6	7.9
2016	27	3.0	9.0	0
2017	31	3.1	10.0	0
2018	32	3.0	10.6	0
2019	40	2.6	15.3	27.5
2020	55	2.7	20.1	14.5
2021	57	3.2	17.8	n/a
2022	49	2.6	18.8	n/a
2023	46	3.5	13.1	n/a
2024	42	4.5	9.3	26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$7,759
2022	$9,038
2023	$10,005

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	46	15%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	36	44	22.2%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	42	5	9.3	26.2%	39 (92.9%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	64.5	61^st of 187 public middle schools	67.4%		62.7	64^th of 190 public middle schools	66.3%	3	33.3	57.8	44.4	$10,005
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	292	22	13.5	100.0%	245 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	41.2	117^th of 187 public middle schools	37.4%		42.4	123^rd of 190 public middle schools	35.3%	6	31.4	37.9	34.0	$15,378
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	46	3	16.7	17.4%	42 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	42.6	114^th of 187 public middle schools	39.0%		44.9	119^th of 190 public middle schools	37.4%	5	25.0	33.3	45.8	$10,010
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	47	4	13.2	34.0%	41 (87.2%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)	71.4	48^th of 187 public middle schools	74.3%		74.6	48^th of 190 public middle schools	74.7%		45.9	49.2	50.0	$11,946
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,024	68	15.1	44.5%	884 (86.3%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (4.9%)	9 (0.9%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (5.6%)	74.9	38^th of 187 public middle schools	79.7%		70.9	55^th of 190 public middle schools	71.1%	17	41.9	56.6	52.3	$11,367
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	46	4	13.1	6.5%	40 (87.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	74.6	39^th of 187 public middle schools	79.1%		87.9	17^th of 190 public middle schools	91.1%	22	36.7	66.7	50.0	$5,842
Somers Middle School	Public	5-8	315 School Addition Rd	Somers	59932	Flathead County	Somers Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 857-3661	254	18	14.5	43.7%	246 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	83.3	24^th of 187 public middle schools	87.2%		91.7	10^th of 190 public middle schools	94.7%	14	51.9	58.4	55.6	$10,798
Smith Valley 7-8	Public	7-8	2901 Highway 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	45	2	18.9	51.1%	38 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	21.7	150^th of 187 public middle schools	19.8%		38.4	130^th of 190 public middle schools	31.6%	20	20.0	30.0	24.1	$9,073
West Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	342	20	16.9	32.5%	303 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	77.3	34^th of 187 public middle schools	81.8%		76.6	41^st of 190 public middle schools	78.4%	7	44.3	57.5	52.6	$7,967
Bigfork 7-8	Public	7-8	600 Commerce St	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Bigfork Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-7412	153	9	16.7	29.4%	140 (91.5%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	66.6	56^th of 187 public middle schools	70.1%		76.7	40^th of 190 public middle schools	78.9%	16	37.2	60.1	41.6	$9,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School?

Students at Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School usually go on to attend Flathead High School

What district is Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School in?

Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary

Is Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School a good school?

Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School ranks 61^st of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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