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Belfry 7-8

Q: Is Belfry 7-8 a good school?

Belfry 7-8 ranks 83 rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Belfry 7-8 is a public middle school located in Belfry, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Belfry K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 266 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belfry 7-8 has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and its district. While the school excelled in mathematics, with 80% of students proficient or better, it had 40% proficiency in English Language Arts and 25% proficiency in science, both below the district and state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.1 to 4.6, suggests a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its academic success in certain subjects. Additionally, Belfry 7-8 had a relatively high spending per student of $21,120 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to nearby schools like Roberts 7-8 and Roosevelt Junior High.

Overall, Belfry 7-8 appears to be a relatively strong-performing middle school within its district and the state, with some notable strengths in mathematics and a low student-teacher ratio. However, the school also faces challenges in certain academic areas, such as English Language Arts and Science, where it underperforms compared to the state average. Further investigation into the school's best practices, resource allocation, and student demographics could provide valuable insights to help improve the school's overall performance.

Students ?

2.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$34,693

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008

(406) 664-3319

District: Belfry K-12 Schools

Students who attend Belfry 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Belfry High School

Feeder schools for Belfry 7-8:

Elementary:

Belfry School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2004 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2004

✓Above the Montana median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 13 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg28%

Montana avg40%

83^rd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

266^th of 387Belfry K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	83 of 222	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.4	72 of 123	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.3	169 of 200	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.8	98 of 156	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.2	82 of 164	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.9	73 of 171	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics80%+43 vs state

English Language Arts40%-3 vs state

Science25%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Belfry 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Belfry 7-8	Public	7-8	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	6	3	2.1		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.8	83^rd of 222 public middle schools	62.6%		41.4	72^nd of 123 public middle schools	41.5%	11	40.0	80.0	$34,693
Bridger 7-8	Public	7-8	106 North 4th Street	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3588	31	4	7.0	100.0%	28 (90.3%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	162^nd of 222 public middle schools	27.0%		37.6	80^th of 123 public middle schools	35.0%	82	33.3	17.2	$27,271
Roosevelt Junior High	Public	6-8	413 S. Oakes	Red Lodge	59068	Carbon County	Red Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-2110	111	8	13.6	38.7%	96 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	34.1	156^th of 222 public middle schools	29.7%					(n/a)	37.3	20.0	$11,946
Roberts 7-8	Public	7-8	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	18	2	9.0	100.0%	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	186^th of 222 public middle schools	16.2%					(n/a)	31.6	15.8	$22,190
Fromberg Middle School	Public	6-8	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7315	17	3	5.1	100.0%	14 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	19.4	193^rd of 222 public middle schools	13.1%		33	89^th of 123 public middle schools	27.6%	104	25.0	8.3	$29,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Belfry 7-8

What high school do graduates of Belfry 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Belfry 7-8 usually go on to attend Belfry High School

What district is Belfry 7-8 in?

Belfry K-12 Schools

Is Belfry 7-8 a good school?

Belfry 7-8 ranks 83^rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Belfry 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 6 students attended Belfry 7-8.

What is the racial makeup of Belfry 7-8?

Students at Belfry 7-8 are 100% White.

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