Belgrade Middle School

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Belgrade Middle School ranks 68 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Belgrade Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,052 students in grades 5-8 in Belgrade, Montana, which is part of the Belgrade Elementary School District. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance on state tests is generally lower than the top-performing middle schools in the area.

Belgrade Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments, such as 32.09% in mathematics, lag behind schools like LaMotte 6-8 (72.22%) and Anderson 7-8 (82.22%). Additionally, Belgrade Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 31st out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 68th out of 187 in 2022-2023, placing it in the middle to lower range of Montana middle schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.1 is also higher than some of the top-performing nearby schools, such as LaMotte 6-8 (7.1) and Gallatin Gateway 7-8 (8.7).

While Belgrade Middle School's performance is generally lower than the top-performing nearby schools, it is often on par with or slightly above the Belgrade Elementary School District and state averages in terms of proficiency rates on state tests. Understanding the factors that contribute to the differences in academic performance and school rankings, such as student demographics, school resources, and teaching quality, could help the school and district identify strategies to enhance the educational outcomes for their students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 924-2259

District: Belgrade Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,093

Students who attend Belgrade Middle School usually attend:

High:

Belgrade High School

Feeder schools for Belgrade Middle School:

Elementary:	Ridge View Elementary
	Saddle Peak Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,052

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belgrade Middle School ranks better than 63.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belgrade Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Belgrade Middle School employs 69.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belgrade Middle School is $11,093.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Belgrade Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Belgrade Middle School 68^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Belgrade Middle School in the ranking list.)

Belgrade Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belgrade Elementary 77^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belgrade Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	62.97	64^th	171	62.6%
2005	61.95	64^th	164	61.0%
2006	53.11	80^th	146	45.2%
2007	59.47	56^th	147	61.9%
2008	53.87	82^nd	149	45.0%
2009	64.18	44^th	147	70.1%
2010	63.18	53^rd	156	66.0%
2011	60.23	70^th	161	56.5%
2012	54.89	86^th	156	44.9%
2013	51.92	99^th	159	37.7%
2015	47.80	74^th	156	52.6%
2016	22.87	67^th	81	17.3%
2017	41.58	38^th	55	30.9%
2018	39.67	38^th	58	34.5%
2019	51.50	31^st	60	48.3%
2021	63.71	66^th	200	67.0%
2022	71.66	53^rd	190	72.1%
2023	61.40	68^th	187	63.6%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Belgrade Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	471	471
1991	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1992	526	1	1	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	543
1993	268	0	0	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	279
1994	309	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	311	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	317
1996	311	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	317
1997	326	0	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	337
1998	310	1	5	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	324	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	344	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2001	369	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2002	366	3	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
2003	366	3	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
2004	372	2	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	374	0	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	387
2006	401	3	2	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	417
2007	406	5	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	428
2008	389	2	5	11	9	n/a	n/a	0	416
2009	427	3	7	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	459
2010	412	4	6	16	11	n/a	n/a	0	449
2011	404	5	1	27	6	2	0	0	445
2012	433	1	1	21	7	1	2	0	466
2013	419	1	2	24	7	1	5	0	459
2014	821	5	7	43	19	6	12	0	913
2015	878	6	7	46	17	6	13	0	973
2016	898	11	9	65	21	4	19	0	1027
2017	914	10	6	59	16	2	20	0	1027
2018	961	8	4	57	15	3	23	0	1071
2019	959	8	3	65	14	1	30	0	1080
2020	958	3	2	81	12	1	31	0	1088
2021	908	5	1	87	15	1	36	0	1053
2022	901	3	5	105	18	0	34	0	1066
2023	899	0	8	103	9	0	33	0	1052

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belgrade Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	471	26.5	17.7	15.7
1991	514	23.3	22.0	16.7
1992	543	24.0	22.6	17.9
1993	279	10.9	25.6	57
1994	311	15.6	19.9	17.4
1995	317	15.9	19.9	12
1996	317	15.9	19.9	12
1997	337	17.3	19.5	13.9
1998	328	17.0	19.3	11.3
1999	325	16.2	20.1	17.5
2000	344	18.4	18.7	20.1
2001	375	20.7	18.1	20.3
2002	381	20.1	19.0	18.6
2003	381	20.1	19.0	18.6
2004	381	20.0	19.1	17.6
2005	387	18.9	20.5	19.4
2006	417	23.0	18.1	23.5
2007	428	23.5	18.2	30.1
2008	416	25.7	16.2	23.8
2009	459	26.1	17.6	23.5
2010	449	26.4	16.9	30.5
2011	445	26.9	16.5	30.6
2012	466	27.3	17.0	34.1
2013	459	29.4	15.5	40.7
2014	913	53.6	17.0	32.3
2015	973	57.0	17.0	36.5
2016	1027	62.0	16.5	32.7
2017	1027	68.5	14.9	31.4
2018	1071	69.5	15.4	28.9
2019	1080	67.3	16.0	36.6
2020	1088	67.7	16.0	33.1
2021	1053	68.8	15.2	n/a
2022	1066	70.1	15.1	n/a
2023	1052	69.4	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belgrade Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	471	26.5	17.7	15.7
1991	514	23.3	22.0	16.7
1992	543	24.0	22.6	17.9
1993	279	10.9	25.6	57
1994	311	15.6	19.9	17.4
1995	317	15.9	19.9	12
1996	317	15.9	19.9	12
1997	337	17.3	19.5	13.9
1998	328	17.0	19.3	11.3
1999	325	16.2	20.1	17.5
2000	344	18.4	18.7	20.1
2001	375	20.7	18.1	20.3
2002	381	20.1	19.0	18.6
2003	381	20.1	19.0	18.6
2004	381	20.0	19.1	17.6
2005	387	18.9	20.5	19.4
2006	417	23.0	18.1	23.5
2007	428	23.5	18.2	30.1
2008	416	25.7	16.2	23.8
2009	459	26.1	17.6	23.5
2010	449	26.4	16.9	30.5
2011	445	26.9	16.5	30.6
2012	466	27.3	17.0	34.1
2013	459	29.4	15.5	40.7
2014	913	53.6	17.0	32.3
2015	973	57.0	17.0	36.5
2016	1027	62.0	16.5	32.7
2017	1027	68.5	14.9	31.4
2018	1071	69.5	15.4	28.9
2019	1080	67.3	16.0	36.6
2020	1088	67.7	16.0	33.1
2021	1053	68.8	15.2	n/a
2022	1066	70.1	15.1	n/a
2023	1052	69.4	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belgrade Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$10,109
2022	$10,727
2023	$11,093

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belgrade Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 60 Middle schools	Ranks 68^th of 187 Middle schools	15.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1080	1052	2.6%
African American	8	0	100%
American Indian	14	9	35.7%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	65	103	58.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	959	899	6.3%
Two or More Races	30	33	10%

Schools Near Belgrade Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Belgrade Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Triple Crown Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2259	1,052	69	15.1		899 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (9.8%)	8 (0.8%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.1%)	61.4	68^th of 187 public middle schools	63.6%		71.7	53^rd of 190 public middle schools	72.1%	15	32.1	46.8	53.2	$11,093
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	752	53	14.2		648 (86.2%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (5.5%)	11 (1.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.1%)	87.2	13^th of 187 public middle schools	93.0%		81	31^st of 190 public middle schools	83.7%	18	52.6	62.2	60.5	$11,415
Monforton 6-8	Public	6-8	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	218	12	18.9		198 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	88.5	9^th of 187 public middle schools	95.2%		94.4	5^th of 190 public middle schools	97.4%	4	56.3	62.5	59.4	$8,648
Manhattan 6-8	Public	6-8	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	245	16	15.3		223 (91.0%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	83.4	23^rd of 187 public middle schools	87.7%		74.4	49^th of 190 public middle schools	74.2%	26	53.0	61.9	50.9	$10,499
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	6-8	3525 So 3rd Ave	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6470	826	53	15.6		692 (83.8%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.5%)	7 (0.8%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.0%)	90.6	7^th of 187 public middle schools	96.3%		92.4	8^th of 190 public middle schools	95.8%	1	55.5	66.9	61.8	$11,370
Anderson 7-8	Public	7-8	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	46	3	13.9		39 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	99.6	1^st of 187 public middle schools	99.5%		99.6	1^st of 190 public middle schools	99.5%		82.2	87.0	90.9	$12,391
Gallatin Gateway 7-8	Public	7-8	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	32	4	8.7		29 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.8	3^rd of 187 public middle schools	98.4%		97.6	3^rd of 190 public middle schools	98.4%		64.7	82.4	77.3	$16,715
LaMotte 6-8	Public	6-8	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	19	3	7.1		19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.5	2^nd of 187 public middle schools	98.9%		94.4	6^th of 190 public middle schools	96.8%	4	72.2	83.3		$17,120
Three Forks 7-8	Public	6-8	210 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-3224	186	12	15.4		166 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17.8	160^th of 187 public middle schools	14.4%		31.7	139^th of 190 public middle schools	26.8%	21	12.2	39.5	7.1	$9,807

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgrade Middle School

Is Belgrade Middle School a good school?

Belgrade Middle School ranks 68^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Belgrade Middle School attend?

Students who attend Belgrade Middle School usually go on to attend Belgrade High School

How many students attend Belgrade Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,052 students attended Belgrade Middle School.

What district is Belgrade Middle School in?

Belgrade Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Belgrade Middle School?

Students at Belgrade Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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