Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belt School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belt School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Belt, MT, covering approximately 723.8 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 41.4 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belt School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We recognize that all children can succeed and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
School Rankings
Belt School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belt School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belt School's ranking?
Belt School is ranked #51 out of 696 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Belt School?
178 students attend Belt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Belt School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belt School part of?
Belt School is part of Belt Elementary School District.
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