Excellent
#17 of 603 schools in MT
Top 3% in state
Anderson School
Elementary School · Anderson Elem · Bozeman, MT
An elementary school in Bozeman, MT where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10040 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman, MT 59718
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anderson School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Anderson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,852
Median home value
$579,800
Median rent
$1,748/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Morning Star SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Emerge Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–12 | 4.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Gallatin Gateway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anderson School is listed in Anderson Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson School
Anderson School is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Anderson Elem, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson School
What grades does Anderson School serve?
Anderson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Anderson School?
Anderson School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson School rank in MT?
Anderson School ranks #17 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Anderson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Anderson School a charter school?
No, Anderson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anderson School a Title I school?
No, Anderson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson School?
1.8% of students at Anderson School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (406) 587-1305
- Area population (ZIP 59718)
- 43,750
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59718; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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