Top Rankings
Belfry K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 51 students in Belfry K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Belfry K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
51 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belfry K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,922 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,608 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$41,922
$16,573
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$45,608
$16,214
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belfry K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Belfry School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 51 students.
What is the rank of Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools is ranked #228 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belfry K-12 Schools?
94% of Belfry K-12 Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Belfry K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,608 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
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