Serving 268 students in grades 5-8, Somers Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somers Middle School's student population of 268 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Middle School's ranking?
Somers Middle School is ranked #179 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Somers Middle School often compared to?
Somers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalispell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Somers Middle School?
268 students attend Somers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Somers Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somers Middle School?
Somers Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somers Middle School offer ?
Somers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somers Middle School part of?
Somers Middle School is part of Somers Elem School District.
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