Belt 7-8 vs Lodge Grass 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 357 km 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
Lodge Grass 7-8
Lodge Grass · Public middle · Grades 7–8
55 students
| Measure | Belt 7-8 Belt, Montana | Lodge Grass 7-8 Lodge Grass, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 55 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 55 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 5% |
| city | Belt | Lodge Grass |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belt 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 9.5).
- •Belt 7-8 does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 5%).
- •Belt 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 5%).
- •Belt 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 100%).
- •Lodge Grass 7-8 does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
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 Lodge Grass 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Belt 7-8 ranks higher (84.2 vs 9.5 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 Belt 7-8 and Lodge Grass 7-8?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Belt and Lodge Grass in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belt 7-8: 55. Lodge Grass 7-8: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belt 7-8 and Lodge Grass 7-8 rank in Montana?
Belt 7-8 is unranked and Lodge Grass 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).