Belgrade Elementary School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Belgrade Elementary School District, serving 2,442 students. Belgrade Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
- Public schools in Belgrade Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
- The top ranked public schools in Belgrade Elementary School District are Ridge View Elementary School, Heck/quaw Elementary School and Saddle Peak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Belgrade Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.belgradeschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 924-2006 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 824 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,442 Students | 147,122 Students |
| # of Teachers | 154 Teachers | 10,494 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Belgrade Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 350 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #47 out of 350 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.37 |
| # of American Indian Students | 27 Students | 16,705 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 1,123 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 144 Students | 6,836 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 10 Students | 1,264 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of White Students | 2,200 Students | 115,493 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 335 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 52 Students | 5,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 269 | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 280 | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 270 | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 270 | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 282 | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 275 | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 277 | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 250 | 11,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 269 | 11,233 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 11,309 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,939 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 10,392 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,679 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,311 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,971 is less than the state median of $16,673. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $27 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,311 | $16,845 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,971 | $16,673 |
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Belgrade Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Ridge View Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:10/Top 5%117 Green Belt Drive10
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Grades: PK-4 | 461 students
- Heck/quaw Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:9/Top 20%308 N Broadway10
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2120
Grades: PK-4 | 443 students
- Saddle Peak Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:6/Top 50%400 N. Jackrabbit Lane10
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Grades: PK-4 | 467 students
- Belgrade Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:4/Bottom 50%410 Triple Crown Road10
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Grades: 5-8 | 1,071 student
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