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Smith Valley Primary School

2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Smith Valley Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Smith Valley Primary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Smith Valley Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Valley Primary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#521 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smith Valley Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smith Valley Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Smith Valley Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
88%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smith Valley Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Smith Valley Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smith Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Valley Primary School's ranking?
Smith Valley Primary School is ranked #521 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Smith Valley Primary School often compared to?
Smith Valley Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Smith Valley Primary School?
168 students attend Smith Valley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Smith Valley Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Valley Primary School?
Smith Valley Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smith Valley Primary School offer ?
Smith Valley Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Smith Valley Primary School part of?
Smith Valley Primary School is part of Smith Valley Elementary School District.

School Reviews
5   4/8/2020
Amazing staff and students. Always room for improvement with the facility, but the environment absolutely makes up for it. Love our little school so much!!
- Posted by Parent - Ms. L

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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