Belt 7-8 vs Belt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belt 7-8
Belt · Public middle · Grades 7–8
55 students
Belt School
Belt · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
178 students
| Measure | Belt 7-8 Belt, Montana | Belt School Belt, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #4 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #2930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 55 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 55 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 82% |
| city | Belt | Belt |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.2 vs 83.9).
- •Belt School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Belt School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Belt 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 34.3%).
- •Belt School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •Belt School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 55.
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 Belt 7-8 better than Belt School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belt 7-8 and Belt School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Belt and Belt in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belt 7-8: 55. Belt School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belt 7-8 and Belt School rank in Montana?
Belt 7-8 is unranked and Belt School is 4th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).