The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Saddle Peak Elementary
Saddle Peak Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Belgrade, Montana, a rapidly growing community just outside Bozeman. The school is part of the Belgrade Elementary District, which sits within Gallatin County. For a family considering this school, the most important thing to understand is what the data shows and what it does not.
The school enrolls a population that reflects the broader economic mix of the area. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a significant portion of families are working with moderate incomes. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic population and small numbers of Native American, Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. The school does not report counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a family with a child in either of those categories would need to contact the school directly to understand what special education or language support services are available.
What the academic performance data shows is an absence of results. The state assessments for math, English language arts, and science reported zero students tested and zero students scoring proficient. This is not a typical outcome for a school serving grades three and four, which are tested grades. The tested count of zero means that no assessments were taken, or the data was not reported for that year. A parent should investigate whether this reflects a one-year anomaly, a data reporting issue, or something else. Because of this gap, the school’s proficiency index ranks at the bottom of districts in Gallatin County, but that placement is based on a zero value rather than a measured performance. The comparison fact-set includes this metric, but the underlying data is missing rather than a true measure of student achievement.
There is no graduation rate for Saddle Peak because it does not serve high school grades. No chronic absenteeism data, discipline data, or staffing ratios are available. The school does not appear to have magnet or charter status, and its Title I status is not listed.
The community context matters for families thinking about the neighborhood. Belgrade has seen rapid growth over the past decade, adding population and housing. It retains a historic Main Street core but is largely auto-oriented, with suburban subdivisions and commercial strips. Many residents commute a short distance to Bozeman for work, and the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is adjacent to the city. Major employers include CACI International, Xtant Medical, and Under Canvas Group. The housing market reflects strong demand: home values are high relative to national averages, and the local market shows a limited supply of homes for sale. Rents are also elevated. For a family moving into the area, the cost of housing is a significant factor.
The district itself did not have any recent changes of lasting impact reported in publicly available sources. That means there are no major boundary reorganizations, new programs, or leadership shifts to note.
What Saddle Peak Elementary offers its youngest students is a neighborhood school setting in a growing town. The lack of test data makes it impossible to draw conclusions about academic proficiency. A family would need to contact the school for current information on how students are performing, what curriculum is used, and what supports are in place. For a school serving only early elementary grades, the peer environment is shaped by the local community’s demographics and economic conditions. The school’s high share of students qualifying for meal assistance suggests that wrap-around services and family support may be important to the school’s mission. Without further detail, the most honest characterization is that Saddle Peak Elementary is a primary school in a fast-growing, pricey housing market, and its state-reported academic results are not available to evaluate.
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