West Valley Middle School

2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

www.westvalleyschool.com

338 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Valley Middle School is a public school located in Kalispell, Montana, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in a rural-fringe setting on Farm to Market Road, the school functions as part of the West Valley School District, a community-focused district known for maintaining a smaller, close-knit learning environment compared to larger urban counterparts. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, often leveraging its location in the Flathead Valley to offer a unique educational experience. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, West Valley Middle School encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to help its diverse student body achieve both personal and academic success within the Kalispell community.

338

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	16
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.7 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Valley Elem
Phone:	(406)755-7239
Website:	http://www.westvalleyschool.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5 94

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 65