Belfry School vs. Fromberg School
Should you attend Belfry School or Fromberg School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belfry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fromberg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belfry School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fromberg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
36 students
53 students
% Male | % Female
67% | 33%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#375 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
5
15
Grade 1 Students
3
10
Grade 2 Students
6
2
Grade 3 Students
5
10
Grade 4 Students
7
10
Grade 5 Students
4
6
Grade 6 Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.11
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
14%
