Top Rankings
Belgrade Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,356 students in Belgrade Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Belgrade Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
2,356 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Belgrade Elem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 340 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38
# American Indian Students
32 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,005 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
85%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
285
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
246
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,229 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,361
$15,306
Spending / Student
$18,229
$15,395
Best Belgrade Elem School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
117 Green Belt Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Saddle Peak Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N. Jackrabbit Lane
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Grades: 5-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 Bolinger Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belgrade Elem School District?
Belgrade Elem School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,356 students.
What is the rank of Belgrade Elem School District?
Belgrade Elem School District is ranked #126 out of 338 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belgrade Elem School District?
85% of Belgrade Elem School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belgrade Elem School District?
Belgrade Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Belgrade Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,229 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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