Top Rankings
Belgrade Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,269 students in Belgrade Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Belgrade Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
4 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
2,269 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belgrade Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,357 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,622
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,357
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belgrade Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
117 Green Belt Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Story Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
807 Bolinger Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Gr: PK-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Gr: 5-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Saddle Peak Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N. Jackrabbit Lane
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belgrade Elementary School District?
Belgrade Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,269 students.
What is the rank of Belgrade Elementary School District?
Belgrade Elementary School District is ranked #115 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belgrade Elementary School District?
80% of Belgrade Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belgrade Elementary School District?
Belgrade Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Belgrade Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,357 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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