Serving 231 students in grades 5-8, Somers Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Somers Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Somers, MT, covering approximately 118.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to its furthest point.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somers Middle School's student population of 231 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 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 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #48 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
231 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 Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 (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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