Serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8, Kalispell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalispell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kalispell Middle School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kalispell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalispell Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalispell Middle School's ranking?
Kalispell Middle School is ranked #273 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Kalispell Middle School often compared to?
Kalispell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitefish Middle 5-8, Somers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Kalispell Middle School?
1,045 students attend Kalispell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kalispell Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalispell Middle School?
Kalispell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kalispell Middle School offer ?
Kalispell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kalispell Middle School part of?
Kalispell Middle School is part of Kalispell Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 4/14/2018
Very good teachers and support. Uneducated adminastrator.
1 1/17/2018
My child went there for 3 years grade 6-8. My child went to high school clueless because they don't teach any history but MT history. They dont do fluency or reading, spelling, or anything. Many kids leave that school clueless
5 3/16/2012
I love kms!!!!!! it has so many fun things to do i hope that one day my kids can come to kms!!!!!! LOVE KMS!!!!
you have alot help here at kms!!! They dont jsut give you your homework and say doo it they help you through it!!! Thanks kms!!!!
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