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Belgrade Middle School

410 Triple Crown Road, Belgrade, MT 59714Belgrade Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
1,052
Students
Total enrolled
$12,958
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 1,052 students in grades 05–08 in Belgrade, Montana.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,958 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Belgrade Middle School is a very large middle in Belgrade, Montana, serving grades 05–08 with 1,052 students. The district invests $12,958 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Belgrade Middle School

1,052
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
69
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution527 male · 525 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
85%
10%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 300329000044

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,958Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,958
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,702
Student Support$2,462
Administration$1,555
Operations$1,944
Other$1,296
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,958 spent per student, an estimated $5,741 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
44%
State government
37.8%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyGallatin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBelgrade Elem →
Phone: (406)924-2259
NCES ID: 300329000044
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Belgrade seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Belgrade Elem
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461 students · PK–04
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458 students · PK–04
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Story Creek Elem
403 students · PK–04
District School Rankings
Location
410 Triple Crown Road, Belgrade, MT 59714
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.