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#139 of 603 schools in MT

Top 23% in state

Sacajawea Middle School

Middle School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT

A Bozeman Elem middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$10,840
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Sacajawea Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sacajawea 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Peak PotentialPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–83.4 mi18Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–123.7 mi242Compare →

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
#7 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

Sacajawea Middle School is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sacajawea Middle School

Sacajawea Middle School is a public middle school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 809 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sacajawea Middle School

What grades does Sacajawea Middle School serve?

Sacajawea Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?

Sacajawea Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sacajawea Middle School rank in MT?

Sacajawea Middle School ranks #139 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Sacajawea Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacajawea Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sacajawea Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacajawea Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sacajawea Middle School a charter school?

No, Sacajawea Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sacajawea Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sacajawea Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sacajawea Middle School?

10.6% of students at Sacajawea 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
809
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Gallatin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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