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Belgrade Middle School

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Belgrade Middle School ranks 63 rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 72% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Belgrade Middle School is a public middle school located in Belgrade, Montana, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 978 students. The school is part of the Belgrade Elementary School District, which is ranked 162 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Belgrade Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Montana middle schools, with a ranking of 63 out of 222 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MAST/English Language Arts (45.53%), MAST/Mathematics (46.62%), and Montana Science Assessment/Science (49.79%) for the 2024-2025 school year are all above the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Three Forks 7-8, LaMotte 6-8, and Anderson 7-8, Belgrade Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger, with higher proficiency rates in most subject areas.

Belgrade Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools. The school also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.78% to 39.16% in recent years. While Belgrade Middle School's performance is generally strong, there may be opportunities to further improve in certain subject areas, such as mathematics, where the school's proficiency rates are slightly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rate, while not exceptionally high, could indicate the need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

978

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,702

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 924-2259

District: Belgrade Elementary

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2013 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Montana median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

63^rd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

162^nd of 387Belgrade Elementary 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	63.4	63 of 222	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	61.4	68 of 187	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.7	53 of 190	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	63.7	66 of 200	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	31 of 60	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.7	38 of 58	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.6	38 of 55	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	22.9	67 of 81	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	47.8	74 of 156	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.9	99 of 159	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.9	86 of 156	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.2	70 of 161	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.2	53 of 156	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.2	44 of 147	70.1%	★★★★☆
2008	53.9	82 of 149	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	59.5	56 of 147	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.1	80 of 146	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.0	64 of 164	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.0	64 of 171	62.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science50%+12 vs state

Mathematics47%+10 vs state

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

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Schools Near Belgrade Middle School

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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
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	978	59	16.5	39.2%	807 (82.5%)	3 (0.3%)	120 (12.3%)	6 (0.6%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	63.4	63^rd of 222 public middle schools	71.6%					(n/a)	45.5	46.6	$11,702
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	751	46	16.4	17.2%	624 (83.1%)	7 (0.9%)	56 (7.5%)	13 (1.7%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	81.9	18^th of 222 public middle schools	91.9%		81.7	17^th of 123 public middle schools	86.2%	1	62.7	60.2	$11,573
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	242	15	16.6	22.3%	214 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	69.3	48^th of 222 public middle schools	78.4%		85.1	11^th of 123 public middle schools	91.1%	37	57.6	46.5	$9,498
Manhattan 6-8	Public	6-8	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	189	11	16.7	29.6%	175 (92.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	86.1	12^th of 222 public middle schools	94.6%		87.7	8^th of 123 public middle schools	93.5%	4	61.3	76.0	$11,332
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	807	50	16.2	25.2%	645 (79.9%)	13 (1.6%)	97 (12.0%)	9 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.0%)	84.6	14^th of 222 public middle schools	93.7%		86.3	9^th of 123 public middle schools	92.7%	5	66.0	60.2	$11,556
Anderson 7-8	Public	7-8	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	49	3	16.0	6.1%	41 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	97.2	3^rd of 222 public middle schools	98.6%					(n/a)	83.0	89.4	$12,192
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	33	4	7.6	39.4%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.3	16^th of 222 public middle schools	92.8%					(n/a)	73.3	70.0	$18,938
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	22	2	10.6		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.5	5^th of 222 public middle schools	97.7%		96.9	1^st of 123 public middle schools	99.2%	4	85.7	54.6	$22,070
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	182	13	14.5	34.6%	166 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	48.4	117^th of 222 public middle schools	47.3%		34	86^th of 123 public middle schools	30.1%	31	47.7	35.8	$10,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgrade Middle School

What district is Belgrade Middle School in?

Belgrade Elementary

How many students attend Belgrade Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 978 students attended Belgrade Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Belgrade Middle School?

Students at Belgrade Middle School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Belgrade Middle School a good school?

Belgrade Middle School ranks 63^rd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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

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