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Pass Creek School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Pass Creek School is a small public elementary school in Belgrade, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 14 students. Despite its tiny size, this school is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Pass Creek School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with an impressive 87.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and 100% proficient or better in Science. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.2 to 6.0 over the past three years, likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support for each student. While Emily Dickinson School, Amsterdam School, and other nearby schools also perform well, Pass Creek School's academic achievements are truly remarkable.

The higher spending per student at Pass Creek School, at $11,962 compared to the nearby schools' range of $7,848 to $9,614, may be a contributing factor to its success. The Pass Creek Elementary District, which the school is a part of, is ranked 11th out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the district is allocating significant resources to support the school's operations and educational programs, which in turn may be a key reason for Pass Creek School's exceptional performance.

Students ?

5.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,454

Per pupil spending ?

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 388-6353

District: Pass Creek Elementary

Students who attend Pass Creek School usually attend:

High:

Manhattan High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (89% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school89%

District avg89%

Montana avg40%

10^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 2%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 387Pass Creek Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+62 vs state

English Language Arts88%+44 vs state

Mathematics88%+51 vs state

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Schools Near Pass Creek 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
Pass Creek School	Public	PK, KG-8	3747 Pass Creek Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Pass Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 388-6353	14	3	5.6		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.8	10^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.5%					(n/a)	87.5	87.5	$13,454
Springhill School	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 Springhill Comm Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Springhill Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 586-6485	16	2	8.0		10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	83.6	38^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.5%					(n/a)	70.0	80.0	$13,038
Story Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	807 Bolinger Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 924-2791	437	29	15.2	35.0%	353 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	53 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	50.9	205^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.9%					(n/a)	46.9	32.6	$12,177
Manhattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	259	20	13.0	27.4%	240 (92.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	87.5	27^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.7	11^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.8%	16	70.4	58.5	$12,849
Saddle Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 N. Jackrabbit Lane	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2006	416	28	14.7	48.3%	298 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.5%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.0%)	36.5	268^th of 401 public elementary schools	33.2%					(n/a)	37.4	26.5	$11,977
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	117 Green Belt Drive	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 388-4534	438	34	12.8	32.2%	359 (82.0%)	2 (0.5%)	57 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	73.7	80^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.0%					(n/a)	53.3	53.3	$11,410
Amsterdam School	Public	PK, KG-6	6360 Camp Creek Road	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Amsterdam Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 282-7216	149	10	14.3	7.4%	131 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	91.6	20^th of 401 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.6	2^nd of 212 public elementary schools	99.1%	18	67.7	72.9	$9,384
Emily Dickinson School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 Annie Street	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6650	531	33	16.2	23.4%	415 (78.2%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (11.9%)	12 (2.3%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	72.8	87^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.3%					(n/a)	64.2	42.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Pass Creek School

Is Pass Creek School a good school?

Yes! Pass Creek School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 401 Montana elementary schools.

What district is Pass Creek School in?

Pass Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pass Creek School attend?

Students who attend Pass Creek School usually go on to attend:

High : Manhattan High School

How many students attend Pass Creek School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 14 students attended Pass Creek School.

What is the racial makeup of Pass Creek School?

Students at Pass Creek School are 100% White.

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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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