Serving 254 students in grades 5-8, Somers Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somers Middle School's student population of 254 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Middle School's ranking?
Somers Middle School is ranked #25 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Somers Middle School?
254 students attend Somers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Somers Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somers Middle School part of?
Somers Middle School is part of Somers Elementary School District.
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