Belgrade Middle School serves 1,066 students in grades 5-8.
Belgrade Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belgrade Middle School's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belgrade Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Belgrade Middle School is 0.27, 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
#322 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belgrade Middle School's ranking?
Belgrade Middle School is ranked #322 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Belgrade Middle School?
1,066 students attend Belgrade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Belgrade Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belgrade Middle School?
Belgrade Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belgrade Middle School offer ?
Belgrade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Belgrade Middle School part of?
Belgrade Middle School is part of Belgrade Elem School District.
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