Belt School

1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Belt School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Belt School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Belt School's student population of 179 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Belt School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Belt School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
93%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belt School's ranking?
Belt School is ranked #41 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Belt School?
179 students attend Belt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Belt School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belt School?
Belt School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belt School offer ?
Belt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Belt School part of?
Belt School is part of Belt Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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