Anderson 7-8

Summary:

Anderson 7-8 is a high-performing public middle school in Bozeman, Montana, serving 46 students in grades 7-8. As part of the Bozeman Elementary district, which is ranked 1 out of 300 districts in the state, Anderson 7-8 consistently ranks among the top 1-2 middle schools in Montana with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson 7-8's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates, with over 80% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, significantly outperforming the state averages and nearby schools like Belgrade Middle School, LaMotte 6-8, and Chief Joseph Middle School. The school's low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.3, and higher per-student spending of $10,087 (compared to the state average) suggest that the school has access to significant resources that contribute to its academic success.

However, the school's demographic makeup, with over 84% of students identifying as white and less than 2% from minority racial/ethnic backgrounds, raises questions about the school's inclusiveness and ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the diversity of the broader Bozeman Elementary community. While Anderson 7-8's consistent academic excellence is commendable, it is important to consider how the school's resources are being utilized to support the needs of all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

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Public 7-8

 10040 Cottonwood Road
       Bozeman, MT  59718


(406) 587-1305

District: Anderson Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,391 Help


Students who attend Anderson 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Bozeman High School

Feeder schools for Anderson 7-8:

Elementary:    Anderson School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  50

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anderson 7-8 ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson 7-8 is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Anderson 7-8 employs 2.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson 7-8 is $12,391.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Anderson 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 7-8 1st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Anderson 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Anderson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Elementary 1st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anderson 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.02 14th 171 91.8%
2005 90.91 5th 164 97.0%
2006 88.41 4th 146 97.3%
2007 87.22 3rd 147 98.0%
2008 81.55 15th 149 89.9%
2009 91.29 1st 147 99.3%
2010 87.19 3rd 156 98.1%
2011 90.27 1st 161 99.4%
2012 85.25 2nd 156 98.7%
2013 91.07 1st 159 99.4%
2015 88.85 7th 156 95.5%
2016 98.98 2nd 81 97.5%
2021 99.47 1st 200 99.5%
2022 99.56 1st 190 99.5%
2023 99.59 1st 187 99.5%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Anderson 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1992 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1993 34 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1994 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1995 35 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 38
1996 35 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 38
1997 49 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1999 38 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 40 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2001 40 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2002 35 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 35 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2005 49 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2006 45 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2007 38 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2008 43 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2009 36 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 36 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2011 37 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 39
2012 45 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 46
2013 47 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 51
2014 38 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 44
2015 33 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 38
2016 43 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 50
2017 44 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 49
2018 46 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 49
2019 43 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 45
2020 43 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 46
2021 41 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 46
2022 40 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 47
2023 39 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 46
2024 42 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 19 1.8 10.5 0
1992 26 2.0 13.0 n/a
1993 35 2.8 12.5 0
1994 31 4.3 7.2 0
1995 38 2.8 13.6 0
1996 38 2.8 13.6 0
1997 51 4.0 12.8 0
1998 46 4.9 9.4 0
1999 39 3.8 10.3 n/a
2000 42 3.5 12.0 n/a
2001 45 3.7 12.2 0
2002 37 3.3 11.2 2.7
2003 37 3.3 11.2 2.7
2004 47 3.3 14.2 0
2005 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
2006 50 4.6 10.9 2
2007 43 4.0 10.8 9.3
2008 47 4.0 11.8 8.5
2009 39 2.8 13.9 15.4
2010 37 2.8 13.2 18.9
2011 39 2.7 14.2 17.9
2012 46 2.7 16.8 13
2013 51 2.9 17.4 7.8
2014 44 2.7 16.2 0
2015 38 3.0 12.6 15.8
2016 50 3.0 16.6 12
2017 49 2.9 16.8 8.2
2018 49 2.9 16.8 6.1
2019 45 3.8 11.8 6.7
2020 46 3.8 12.1 6.5
2021 46 3.2 14.3 n/a
2022 47 3.7 12.7 n/a
2023 46 3.3 13.9 n/a
2024 50 2.7 18.0 6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 19 1.8 10.5 0
1992 26 2.0 13.0 n/a
1993 35 2.8 12.5 0
1994 31 4.3 7.2 0
1995 38 2.8 13.6 0
1996 38 2.8 13.6 0
1997 51 4.0 12.8 0
1998 46 4.9 9.4 0
1999 39 3.8 10.3 n/a
2000 42 3.5 12.0 n/a
2001 45 3.7 12.2 0
2002 37 3.3 11.2 2.7
2003 37 3.3 11.2 2.7
2004 47 3.3 14.2 0
2005 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
2006 50 4.6 10.9 2
2007 43 4.0 10.8 9.3
2008 47 4.0 11.8 8.5
2009 39 2.8 13.9 15.4
2010 37 2.8 13.2 18.9
2011 39 2.7 14.2 17.9
2012 46 2.7 16.8 13
2013 51 2.9 17.4 7.8
2014 44 2.7 16.2 0
2015 38 3.0 12.6 15.8
2016 50 3.0 16.6 12
2017 49 2.9 16.8 8.2
2018 49 2.9 16.8 6.1
2019 45 3.8 11.8 6.7
2020 46 3.8 12.1 6.5
2021 46 3.2 14.3 n/a
2022 47 3.7 12.7 n/a
2023 46 3.3 13.9 n/a
2024 50 2.7 18.0 6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,087
2021 $11,369
2022 $11,984
2023 $12,391

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson 7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4546
 2.2%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White4339
 9.3%
Two or More Races15
 400%


Schools Near Anderson 7-8

Anderson Elementary
Public 7-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 1st of 187
Students: 50
Bozeman Elementary
Public 6-8
Distance: 3.99mi
Rank: 7th of 187
Students: 809
Gallatin Gateway Elementary
Public 7-8
Distance: 4.72mi
Rank: 3rd of 187
Students: 27
Monforton Elementary
Public 6-8
Distance: 6.17mi
Rank: 9th of 187
Students: 212
Bozeman Elementary
Public 6-8
Distance: 7.31mi
Rank: 13th of 187
Students: 757
LaMotte Elementary
Public 6-8
Distance: 8.24mi
Rank: 2nd of 187
Students: 14
Belgrade Elementary
Public 5-8
Distance: 13.29mi
Rank: 68th of 187
Students: 980








Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson 7-8

Yes! Anderson 7-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 187 Montana middle schools.

Students who attend Anderson 7-8 usually go on to attend Bozeman High School

Students at Anderson 7-8 are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 50 students attended Anderson 7-8.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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