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#290 of 603 schools in MT
Top 48% in state
Belgrade Middle School
Middle School · Belgrade Elem · Belgrade, MT
A Belgrade Elem middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 166, Belgrade, MT 59714
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belgrade Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belgrade Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,494/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belgrade), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,217
Median home value
$490,000
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Belgrade Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belgrade Middle School is listed in Belgrade Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belgrade Middle School
Belgrade Middle School is a public middle school in Belgrade, MT, part of Belgrade Elem, serving approximately 980 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belgrade Middle School
What grades does Belgrade Middle School serve?
Belgrade Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Belgrade Middle School?
Belgrade Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 980 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belgrade Middle School rank in MT?
Belgrade Middle School ranks #290 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Belgrade Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belgrade Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belgrade Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belgrade Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belgrade Middle School a charter school?
No, Belgrade Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belgrade Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belgrade Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belgrade Middle School?
38.8% of students at Belgrade Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 980
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (406) 924-2259
- Area population (ZIP 59714)
- 23,897
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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