Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Saddle Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saddle Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saddle Peak Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Saddle Peak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddle Peak Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saddle Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Saddle Peak Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Saddle Peak Elementary School often compared to?
Saddle Peak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge View Elementary School, Heck/quaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Saddle Peak Elementary School?
438 students attend Saddle Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Saddle Peak Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddle Peak Elementary School?
Saddle Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Saddle Peak Elementary School offer ?
Saddle Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddle Peak Elementary School part of?
Saddle Peak Elementary School is part of Belgrade Elementary School District.
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