SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

B+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

50%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

52%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Whitefish Middle 5-8 Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

40%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

59%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

40%
31%

ELA Proficiency

59%
42%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
25%

MT Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

MT Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

26.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

16.02 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$80,228

MT Average: $74,612

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

MT Average: 3.8%

Median Home value

$670,059

MT Average: $369,656

Median Rent

$1,860 /mo

MT Average: $1,133

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

97.8%

MT Average: 94.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

16:1

MT Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

49

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$67,459

Average for all teachers in Whitefish Elem

Student to Counselor Ratio

330:1

MT Average: 190:1

Number of Support Staff

3

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MT Average: 97%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

90%

MT Average: 92%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

26

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

3

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

585

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$7583 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.89

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

94%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

0%

Latino

2%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

17%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

13%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Whitefish Middle 5-8

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Bissell 7-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 6.4 mi
Columbia Falls Jr Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Distance: 6.7 mi
Deer Park 6-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 11.2 mi
Helena Flats 7-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Distance: 11.4 mi
West Valley Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Distance: 12.5 mi
Evergreen Junior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 13.2 mi
Kalispell Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Distance: 13.5 mi
Fair-mont-egan Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Distance: 15.7 mi
Cayuse Prairie 7-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Distance: 16.1 mi
Smith Valley 7-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 16.9 mi