Serving 61 students in grades 7-8, Belt 7-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belt 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belt 7-8's student population of 61 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belt 7-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belt 7-8 is 0.23, 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
#10 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Belt 7-8's ranking?
Belt 7-8 is ranked #10 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Belt 7-8?
61 students attend Belt 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Belt 7-8 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belt 7-8?
Belt 7-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belt 7-8 offer ?
Belt 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Belt 7-8 part of?
Belt 7-8 is part of Belt Elem School District.
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