Top Rankings
Belfry K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 57 students in Belfry K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Belfry K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
57 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belfry K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,175 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,474 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,175
$15,263
Spending / Student
$26,474
$15,352
Best Belfry K-12 Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Belfry School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belfry K-12 Schools School District?
Belfry K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Belfry K-12 Schools School District?
Belfry K-12 Schools School District is ranked #269 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belfry K-12 Schools School District?
88% of Belfry K-12 Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belfry K-12 Schools School District?
Belfry K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Belfry K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,474 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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