Kalispell Middle School

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Kalispell Middle School ranks 38 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kalispell Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8 in Kalispell, Montana, which is part of the Kalispell Elementary School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on Montana state tests, with 41.91% of students proficient or better in Math, 56.56% in Reading, and 52.34% in Science, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03% respectively. This strong academic performance has earned the school rankings as high as 4th out of 60 middle schools in the state.

Kalispell Middle School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 85.65% White, 5.45% Hispanic, 1.63% Native American, and 5.26% two or more races. This diversity is higher than many of the surrounding schools, such as Columbia Falls Junior High School and Cayuse Prairie 7-8, which tend to have student populations over 90% White. The school's higher spending per student of $8,173, compared to $7,695 at Kila 7-8 and $7,793 at West Valley Middle School, may contribute to its strong performance.

While Kalispell Middle School outperforms the state average in Math, its Math proficiency rates are lower than its Reading and Science proficiency rates, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, the school appears to be a high-performing asset to the Kalispell community, with a diverse learning environment and consistently strong academic outcomes that outpace many of the nearby middle schools in the Columbia Falls Elementary, Cayuse Prairie Elementary, and Kila Elementary districts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

205 NW Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-3800

District: Kalispell Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,367

Students who attend Kalispell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Kalispell Middle School:

Elementary:	Cornelius Hedges School
	Edgerton School
	Elrod School
	Lillian Peterson School
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	Russell School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,024

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kalispell Middle School ranks better than 79.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kalispell Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Kalispell Middle School employs 67.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalispell Middle School is $11,367.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kalispell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kalispell Middle School 38^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Kalispell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Kalispell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalispell Elementary 82^nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kalispell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	54.84	90^th	171	47.4%
2005	61.74	65^th	164	60.4%
2010	71.17	30^th	156	80.8%
2011	66.89	44^th	161	72.7%
2012	62.88	61^st	156	60.9%
2013	62.71	61^st	159	61.6%
2015	76.06	20^th	156	87.2%
2016	74.06	14^th	81	82.7%
2017	76.28	8^th	55	85.5%
2018	89.12	2^nd	58	96.6%
2019	85.51	4^th	60	93.3%
2021	82.85	22^nd	200	89.0%
2022	70.88	55^th	190	71.1%
2023	74.92	38^th	187	79.7%

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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 Kalispell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	285	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	288
1995	337	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	342
1996	337	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	342
1997	310	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	316
1998	318	3	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	329
1999	305	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
2000	911	1	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	921
2001	314	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	319
2002	346	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	353
2003	346	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	353
2004	330	3	3	10	6	n/a	n/a	352
2005	312	4	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	321
2006	350	1	2	7	12	n/a	n/a	372
2007	297	2	1	5	11	n/a	n/a	316
2008	861	5	17	24	25	n/a	n/a	932
2009	888	4	14	27	21	n/a	n/a	954
2010	935	3	13	18	14	n/a	n/a	983
2011	967	3	6	28	15	1	1	1021
2012	988	10	7	26	15	0	1	1047
2013	958	10	16	30	21	2	1	1038
2014	972	6	12	34	26	2	2	1054
2015	914	11	15	40	23	3	4	1010
2016	929	9	20	27	28	3	0	1016
2017	941	11	20	34	29	3	0	1038
2018	967	11	13	26	27	5	3	1052
2019	956	5	3	40	15	3	24	1046
2020	958	0	10	43	10	4	36	1061
2021	909	5	11	59	8	3	35	1030
2022	938	9	13	47	11	3	48	1069
2023	895	8	10	57	17	3	55	1045
2024	884	3	9	50	18	3	57	1024

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 Kalispell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	288	15.5	18.6	25.3
1995	342	16.2	21.1	16.7
1996	342	16.2	21.1	16.7
1997	316	18.1	17.5	14.2
1998	329	10.3	31.9	46.5
1999	306	16.5	18.5	24.8
2000	921	31.5	29.2	5.6
2001	319	49.1	6.5	17.2
2002	353	19.7	17.9	27.8
2003	353	19.7	17.9	27.8
2004	352	19.6	18.0	27.3
2005	321	19.3	16.6	21.8
2006	372	19.4	19.2	22.8
2007	316	19.4	16.3	22.2
2008	932	61.7	15.1	39.7
2009	954	63.7	15.0	36.6
2010	983	66.8	14.7	37.1
2011	1021	65.8	15.5	34.9
2012	1047	65.2	16.0	19
2013	1038	66.6	15.5	38.1
2014	1054	67.4	15.6	41.3
2015	1010	69.0	14.6	40.7
2016	1016	67.0	15.1	39.5
2017	1038	67.4	15.4	34.4
2018	1052	68.0	15.4	40.9
2019	1046	68.4	15.2	37.3
2020	1061	68.0	15.6	37.8
2021	1030	73.0	14.1	n/a
2022	1069	73.1	14.6	n/a
2023	1045	72.4	14.4	n/a
2024	1024	67.6	15.1	44.5

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 Kalispell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	288	15.5	18.6	25.3
1995	342	16.2	21.1	16.7
1996	342	16.2	21.1	16.7
1997	316	18.1	17.5	14.2
1998	329	10.3	31.9	46.5
1999	306	16.5	18.5	24.8
2000	921	31.5	29.2	5.6
2001	319	49.1	6.5	17.2
2002	353	19.7	17.9	27.8
2003	353	19.7	17.9	27.8
2004	352	19.6	18.0	27.3
2005	321	19.3	16.6	21.8
2006	372	19.4	19.2	22.8
2007	316	19.4	16.3	22.2
2008	932	61.7	15.1	39.7
2009	954	63.7	15.0	36.6
2010	983	66.8	14.7	37.1
2011	1021	65.8	15.5	34.9
2012	1047	65.2	16.0	19
2013	1038	66.6	15.5	38.1
2014	1054	67.4	15.6	41.3
2015	1010	69.0	14.6	40.7
2016	1016	67.0	15.1	39.5
2017	1038	67.4	15.4	34.4
2018	1052	68.0	15.4	40.9
2019	1046	68.4	15.2	37.3
2020	1061	68.0	15.6	37.8
2021	1030	73.0	14.1	n/a
2022	1069	73.1	14.6	n/a
2023	1045	72.4	14.4	n/a
2024	1024	67.6	15.1	44.5

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 Kalispell Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,173
2021	$10,803
2022	$11,339
2023	$11,367

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalispell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 60 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 187 Middle schools	13.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1046	1045	0.1%
African American	5	8	60%
American Indian	15	17	13.3%
Asian	3	10	233.3%
Hispanic	40	57	42.5%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	956	895	6.4%
Two or More Races	24	55	129.2%

Schools Near Kalispell 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kila 7-8	Public	7-8	395 Kila Road	Kila	59920	Flathead County	Kila Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2428	39	4	11.1	69.2%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	77.2	35^th of 187 public middle schools	81.3%		89.2	14^th of 190 public middle schools	92.6%	21	47.2	48.7	65.0	$10,394
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalispell Middle School

Is Kalispell Middle School a good school?

Kalispell Middle School ranks 38^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Kalispell Middle School in?

Kalispell Elementary

How many students attend Kalispell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,024 students attended Kalispell Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kalispell Middle School?

Students at Kalispell Middle School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Kalispell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kalispell Middle School usually go on to attend Flathead High School

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