Very Good
#159 of 603 schools in MT
Top 26% in state
Chief Joseph Middle School
Middle School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT
A Bozeman Elem middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chief Joseph Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chief Joseph Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bozeman Elem
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chief Joseph Middle School is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Joseph Middle School
Chief Joseph Middle School is a public middle school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Joseph Middle School
What grades does Chief Joseph Middle School serve?
Chief Joseph Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Joseph Middle School rank in MT?
Chief Joseph Middle School ranks #159 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Chief Joseph Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Joseph Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Chief Joseph Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Joseph Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chief Joseph Middle School a charter school?
No, Chief Joseph Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Joseph Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chief Joseph Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Joseph Middle School?
9.4% of students at Chief Joseph Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (406) 522-6300
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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