Excellent
#41 of 603 schools in MT
Top 7% in state
Ridge View Elementary
Elementary School · Belgrade Elem · Belgrade, MT
A Belgrade Elem elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 166, Belgrade, MT 59714
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge View Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ridge View Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Peak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Story Creek ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Belgrade Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Ridge View Elementary is listed in Belgrade Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge View Elementary
Ridge View Elementary is a public elementary school in Belgrade, MT, part of Belgrade Elem, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge View Elementary
What grades does Ridge View Elementary serve?
Ridge View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ridge View Elementary?
Ridge View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge View Elementary rank in MT?
Ridge View Elementary ranks #41 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Ridge View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ridge View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge View Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge View Elementary a charter school?
No, Ridge View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ridge View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge View Elementary?
35.2% of students at Ridge View Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (406) 388-4534
- 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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