For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Smith Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Smith Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
200 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smith Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.40
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
180 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
25
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,370 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,370
$15,263
Spending / Student
$13,080
$15,352
Best Smith Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Valley Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Valley 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Valley Elementary School District?
Smith Valley Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Smith Valley Elementary School District?
Smith Valley Elementary School District is ranked #270 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Valley Elementary School District?
90% of Smith Valley Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Valley Elementary School District?
Smith Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Smith Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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