08/21/2026
We have some exciting recognition to share about our schools!
Somers Middle School has been ranked #7 out of 167 public middle schools in Montana by Niche, placing it in approximately the top 5% statewide.
Even more impressively, Somers Middle School is currently ranked #1 out of 81 ranked public middle schools in Montana for Best Public Middle School Teachers, with an overall A grade from Niche.
Lakeside Elementary School has been ranked #21 out of 271 public elementary schools in Montana by Niche, placing it in approximately the top 8% statewide.
These rankings are supported by strong academic results as well. Niche reports that 67% of Somers Middle School students are proficient in reading and 58% are proficient in math, while 62% of Lakeside Elementary students are proficient in both reading and math.
For context, the most recent statewide Montana data shows approximately 43% of students in grades 3–8 are proficient in reading and 37% are proficient in math. This means Somers Middle and Lakeside Elementary are performing substantially above statewide proficiency rates in both reading and mathematics.
And this isn't just one ranking system. Public School Review independently places both
Somers Middle School and Lakeside Elementary in the top 10% of all Montana schools, based primarily on academic performance and also ranking in the top 5% of public school districts in Montana overall.
These accomplishments don't happen because of one person or one program. They are the result of the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community every day.
Niche also provides an opportunity for students and parents to share their experiences through public reviews. Our schools currently have very few reviews, so prospective families have limited first-hand experiences to read.
If you have a child at Somers Middle School or Lakeside Elementary, we would encourage you to consider leaving an honest review of your experience. Positive, constructive, or critical feedback is valuable, it helps us learn and helps prospective families hear directly from the people who know our schools best.
Thank you to everyone who continues to make Somers and Lakeside such special places to learn and grow. We are proud of our schools, and even more proud of the people who make them what they are.
Go Mustangs!
