Belgrade Middle School vs Saddle Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 301 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrade Middle School
Belgrade · Public middle · Grades 5–8
978 students
Saddle Peak Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
| Measure | Belgrade Middle School Belgrade, Montana | Saddle Peak Elementary Belgrade, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 102 | #104 of 267 |
| National rank | #6332 of 15,369 | #20233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 978 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Belgrade | Belgrade |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saddle Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 56.0).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Belgrade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.3%).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Belgrade Middle School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 416.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belgrade Middle School better than Saddle Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saddle Peak Elementary ranks higher (57.1 vs 56.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belgrade Middle School and Saddle Peak Elementary?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Belgrade and Belgrade in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belgrade Middle School: 978. Saddle Peak Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belgrade Middle School and Saddle Peak Elementary rank in Montana?
Belgrade Middle School is 37th of 102 and Saddle Peak Elementary is 104th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).