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Public School Review - Established 2003

Belfry K-12 Schools

200 Wisconsin St
Belfry, MT 59008
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 664-3319
belfrybats.org

Top Rankings

Belfry K-12 Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 51 students in Belfry K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Belfry K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
51 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
Kind325
1326
2528
3129
4629
5529
6629
7228
8429
9529
10329
11528
12326
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District Rank

Belfry K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#232 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearBelfry K-12 Schools
2023#232
2022#302
2021#288
2019#283
2018#285
2017#323
2016#212
2015#243
2013#173
2012#181
2011#176
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30%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
202330%37%
202215%35%
202115%36%
201930%42%
201824%42%
201720%41%
201630%43%
201520%40%
201369%66%
201269%68%
201169%68%
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30-39%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
202234%46%
202134%47%
201930%50%
201824%51%
201720%51%
201630%50%
201530%48%
201380%84%
201280%86%
201180%84%
201069%84%
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<50%
37%
(12-13)
≥50%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
20240.230.39
20230.070.39
20220.060.38
20210.090.38
20200.060.38
20190.060.38
20180.110.36
20170.110.36
20160.260.36
20150.070.35
20140.050.35
20130.070.33
20120.060.34
20100.080.30
20090.030.29
20080.030.28
20070.050.28
20060.040.27
20050.050.27
20040.060.27
20030.090.27
20020.080.26
20010.050.26
20000.100.25
19990.090.24
19970.030.24
19960.030.22
19950.050.22
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% American Indian
2%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
20243%10%
20203%11%
20193%11%
20183%12%
20173%12%
20164%12%
20152%11%
20143%11%
20133%11%
20123%12%
20102%12%
20092%12%
20081%11%
20073%12%
20062%12%
20052%11%
20043%11%
20032%11%
20022%11%
20001%11%
19971%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
20244%6%
20233%6%
20223%5%
20215%5%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20162%4%
20152%4%
20102%3%
20032%2%
20021%2%
20012%2%
20003%2%
19994%2%
19971%2%
19962%1%
19952%1%
19942%1%
19933%1%
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% Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2016)

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
20168%1%
20031%1%
20021%1%
20011%1%
19991%1%
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% White
94%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
202488%77%
202397%77%
202297%78%
202195%78%
202097%78%
201997%78%
201894%79%
201794%79%
201686%79%
201596%80%
201497%80%
201397%81%
201297%81%
2011100%82%
201096%83%
200998%83%
200899%84%
200797%84%
200698%85%
200598%85%
200497%85%
200395%85%
200296%85%
200197%85%
200095%86%
199995%86%
1998100%87%
199798%87%
199698%88%
199597%88%
199495%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,725 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,588 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$2 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$2 MM$2 MM
2012$2 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$2 MM$1 MM
2008$2 MM$2 MM
2007$2 MM$1 MM
2006$2 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$2 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$2 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$2 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$2 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$2 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$2 MM$1 MM
2008$2 MM$1 MM
2007$2 MM$1 MM
2006$2 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$33,725
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
2023$27,302$17,353
2022$32,036$17,118
2021$26,061$18,438
2020$32,036$17,118
2019$25,470$16,964
2018$22,507$17,300
2017$21,770$17,087
2010$27,706$15,305
2009$27,955$13,611
2008$23,184$14,981
2007$24,778$13,019
2006$16,527$12,206
2005$15,865$11,851
2004$14,716$11,519
2003$12,981$10,500
2002$10,223$10,028
2001$12,877$9,685
2000$10,650$9,308
1999$8,441$8,330
1998$7,863$8,573
1997$10,180$7,655
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Spending / Student
$29,588
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearBelfry K-12 SchoolsMontana
2023$23,952$16,311
2022$27,482$16,545
2021$22,864$17,330
2020$27,482$16,545
2019$25,727$16,216
2018$22,986$17,245
2017$24,246$16,779
2010$27,137$14,876
2009$24,448$13,259
2008$20,974$13,942
2007$21,014$12,364
2006$16,824$11,636
2005$15,899$11,089
2004$13,358$10,717
2003$13,610$10,434
2002$12,041$9,725
2001$10,238$9,463
2000$9,496$9,009
1999$9,126$8,277
1998$8,542$8,100
1997$8,797$7,814
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Best Belfry K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Belfry School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry High School
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 51 students.
What is the rank of Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools is ranked #233 out of 335 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?
94% of Belfry K-12 Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belfry K-12 Schools?
Belfry K-12 Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,588 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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