Kalispell Middle School

www.sd5.k12.mt.us/3/home

1,045 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kalispell Middle School, located at 205 NW Lane in Kalispell, Montana, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Kalispell Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kalispell Middle School encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to promote teamwork, personal growth, and school spirit. By integrating a focus on community values with modern educational standards, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic and personal challenges they will encounter in high school and beyond.

1,045

Total Students

72.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalispell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	57
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	55
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

White
895 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (5.5 %)
Two or More
55 (5.3 %)
American Indian
17 (1.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.0 %)
Black
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalispell Elem
Phone:	(406)751-3800
Website:	http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/3/home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	991
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 334

Grade 7 344

Grade 8 367