Saddle Peak Elementary

Summary:

Saddle Peak Elementary is a public elementary school in Belgrade, Montana, serving 458 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Belgrade Elementary School District. The school's academic performance is mixed, with higher proficiency in math but lower proficiency in reading compared to district and state averages.

Saddle Peak Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (78.6%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of minority students. The school's performance on state assessments is generally lower than nearby Ridge View Elementary and Story Creek Elementary, which are also part of the Belgrade district. When compared to higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Emily Dickinson School and Manhattan Elementary, Saddle Peak's academic performance lags significantly.

The reasons for Saddle Peak Elementary's relatively lower performance are not entirely clear, but could be related to factors such as socioeconomic status or resource allocation. The school's student-teacher ratio is lower than nearby schools, but its spending per student is slightly higher than some of its peers. Overall, Saddle Peak Elementary is a moderately performing school within the Belgrade Elementary School District, with room for improvement in certain academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 400 N. Jackrabbit Lane
       Belgrade, MT  59714


(406) 924-2006

District: Belgrade Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,859 Help


Students who attend Saddle Peak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Belgrade Middle School
High:    Belgrade High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saddle Peak Elementary ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saddle Peak Elementary is 14.4. 1 elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saddle Peak Elementary is $10,859, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Saddle Peak Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Belgrade Elementary:

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


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Rank History for Saddle Peak Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 62.21 125th 287 56.4%
2016 49.96 96th 191 49.7%
2017 30.38 84th 109 22.9%
2018 49.67 61st 116 47.4%
2019 48.62 67th 123 45.5%
2021 67.61 126th 356 64.6%
2022 63.95 140th 329 57.4%
2023 59.99 143rd 332 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, April 3, 2022

Open Quote Teachers, principle, administrative staff, subs… I can’t even begin to explain how supportive and encouraging this group is for my kids. Belgrade schools out shone Bozeman schools in every aspect I can think of over the last couple years. I am so grateful that my kids are getting a quality and classic education. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 7, 2016

Open Quote Has wonderful teachers and a new principal that is doing great things to support our students! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saddle Peak Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 459 2 4 21 5 0 10 0 501
2015 423 1 2 22 2 0 10 0 460
2016 464 0 2 26 7 0 15 0 514
2017 448 0 0 38 10 0 13 0 509
2018 412 0 0 40 7 0 8 0 467
2019 396 0 0 42 7 0 11 0 456
2020 387 2 0 52 7 0 12 0 460
2021 323 0 0 50 4 0 17 0 394
2022 363 0 3 59 9 0 16 0 450
2023 360 1 3 58 14 1 21 0 458

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 Saddle Peak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 501 28.0 17.8 38.5
2015 460 28.0 16.4 40.4
2016 514 28.0 18.3 35
2017 509 29.0 17.5 39.3
2018 467 27.5 16.9 36.8
2019 456 29.0 15.7 39.9
2020 460 29.6 15.5 39.6
2021 394 27.9 14.0 n/a
2022 450 30.1 14.9 n/a
2023 458 31.6 14.4 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 Saddle Peak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 501 28.0 17.8 38.5
2015 460 28.0 16.4 40.4
2016 514 28.0 18.3 35
2017 509 29.0 17.5 39.3
2018 467 27.5 16.9 36.8
2019 456 29.0 15.7 39.9
2020 460 29.6 15.5 39.6
2021 394 27.9 14.0 n/a
2022 450 30.1 14.9 n/a
2023 458 31.6 14.4 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 Saddle Peak Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,614
2021 $11,657
2022 $11,161
2023 $10,859

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saddle Peak Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 332 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students456458
 0.4%
African American01
American Indian714
 100%
Asian03
Hispanic4258
 38.1%
Pacific Islander01
White396360
 9.1%
Two or More Races1121
 90.9%


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Students who attend Saddle Peak Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belgrade Middle School
High : Belgrade High School

Saddle Peak Elementary ranks 143rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Saddle Peak Elementary are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Saddle Peak Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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