Serving 725 students in grades 4-6, Belgrade Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
725 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)77%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)92%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Belgrade Intermediate?
725 students attend Belgrade Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Belgrade Intermediate students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belgrade Intermediate?
Belgrade Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belgrade Intermediate offer ?
Belgrade Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Belgrade Intermediate part of?
Belgrade Intermediate is part of Belgrade Elementary School District.
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