Chief Joseph Middle School

Summary:

Chief Joseph Middle School is a public middle school located in Bozeman, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 752 students. The school is part of the Bozeman Elementary School District, which is ranked 25th out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chief Joseph Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Montana, ranking 13th out of 187 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (52.64%), Reading (62.16%), and Science (60.48%) for the 2022-2023 school year are significantly higher than the state averages (36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively). However, compared to the Bozeman Elementary School District average, Chief Joseph Middle School's proficiency rates are slightly lower, but still well above the state averages. The student population at Chief Joseph Middle School is predominantly White, with 86.17% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is similar to the nearby Sacajawea Middle School, but differs from some other nearby schools, such as Manhattan 5-8 and Gallatin Gateway 7-8, which have higher percentages of White students.

Chief Joseph Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 14.2 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Sacajawea Middle School (15.6) and Manhattan 5-8 (15.3), but higher than the smaller schools like Gallatin Gateway 7-8 (8.7) and LaMotte 6-8 (7.1). The data suggests that smaller middle schools in the Bozeman area tend to outperform the larger middle schools in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings, which could be due to factors like smaller class sizes, more personalized attention, and a more focused educational approach in these smaller schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 522-6300

District: Bozeman Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,415

Feeder schools for Chief Joseph Middle School:

Elementary:	Emily Dickinson School
	Hawthorne School
	Meadowlark Elementary
	Whittier School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 757

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chief Joseph Middle School ranks better than 93% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Chief Joseph Middle School employs 45.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Joseph Middle School is $11,415.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chief Joseph Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Joseph Middle School 13^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Chief Joseph Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bozeman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bozeman Elementary 25^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chief Joseph Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	73.61	38^th	171	77.8%
2005	62.80	60^th	164	63.4%
2006	69.90	35^th	146	76.0%
2007	68.86	29^th	147	80.3%
2008	60.55	54^th	149	63.8%
2009	59.95	64^th	147	56.5%
2010	72.15	27^th	156	82.7%
2011	65.87	47^th	161	70.8%
2012	70.61	33^rd	156	78.8%
2013	66.64	48^th	159	69.8%
2015	65.43	32^nd	156	79.5%
2016	63.20	21^st	81	74.1%
2017	73.88	9^th	55	83.6%
2018	73.47	13^th	58	77.6%
2019	84.35	6^th	60	90.0%
2021	83.16	20^th	200	90.0%
2022	80.95	31^st	190	83.7%
2023	87.20	13^th	187	93.0%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chief Joseph Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	1005	3	4	5	15	n/a	n/a	1032
1993	1082	7	5	6	16	n/a	n/a	1116
1994	1075	4	13	13	19	n/a	n/a	1124
1995	1100	1	14	14	22	n/a	n/a	1151
1996	1100	1	14	14	22	n/a	n/a	1151
1997	462	0	7	10	7	n/a	n/a	486
1998	507	5	8	18	6	n/a	n/a	544
1999	486	4	9	15	7	n/a	n/a	521
2000	477	2	8	11	6	n/a	n/a	504
2001	455	2	11	8	8	n/a	n/a	484
2002	474	1	7	8	12	n/a	n/a	502
2003	474	1	7	8	12	n/a	n/a	502
2004	497	4	13	9	9	n/a	n/a	532
2005	499	1	16	17	16	n/a	n/a	549
2006	511	1	18	11	16	n/a	n/a	557
2007	481	6	15	11	19	n/a	n/a	532
2008	502	7	14	14	17	n/a	n/a	554
2009	511	8	12	18	12	n/a	n/a	561
2010	503	9	14	21	9	n/a	n/a	556
2011	511	11	11	25	9	2	5	574
2012	523	14	13	27	9	2	5	593
2013	539	14	12	28	11	3	8	615
2014	584	8	16	33	12	0	14	667
2015	609	5	14	31	18	0	14	691
2016	678	8	17	33	15	0	16	767
2017	668	6	15	33	8	2	25	757
2018	706	7	14	29	3	1	23	783
2019	670	5	15	30	3	2	20	745
2020	662	4	11	47	8	1	27	760
2021	633	4	11	53	8	1	32	742
2022	647	4	11	44	9	1	33	749
2023	648	3	11	41	10	1	38	752
2024	656	9	18	40	9	0	25	757

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 Chief Joseph Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1032	50.6	20.3	14.1
1993	1116	66.3	16.8	0
1994	1124	58.8	19.1	13.2
1995	1151	69.9	16.5	10.1
1996	1151	69.9	16.5	10.1
1997	486	31.9	15.2	14.2
1998	544	32.8	16.6	11.8
1999	521	34.9	14.9	19
2000	504	34.0	14.8	16.7
2001	484	36.0	13.4	19.2
2002	502	34.1	14.7	22.3
2003	502	34.1	14.7	22.3
2004	532	35.0	15.2	22
2005	549	37.6	14.6	22.4
2006	557	39.1	14.2	21.4
2007	532	37.4	14.2	20.3
2008	554	37.3	14.9	20.4
2009	561	37.7	14.9	22.5
2010	556	37.4	14.8	23
2011	574	36.9	15.5	24.4
2012	593	39.9	14.8	33.1
2013	615	41.5	14.8	33.7
2014	667	42.6	15.6	30.7
2015	691	45.0	15.3	26.8
2016	767	49.0	15.6	24.4
2017	757	49.5	15.2	17.3
2018	783	51.3	15.2	20.1
2019	745	49.4	15.0	14.6
2020	760	48.6	15.6	13.9
2021	742	50.4	14.7	n/a
2022	749	51.4	14.5	n/a
2023	752	52.8	14.2	n/a
2024	757	45.1	16.7	9.4

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 Chief Joseph Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1032	50.6	20.3	14.1
1993	1116	66.3	16.8	0
1994	1124	58.8	19.1	13.2
1995	1151	69.9	16.5	10.1
1996	1151	69.9	16.5	10.1
1997	486	31.9	15.2	14.2
1998	544	32.8	16.6	11.8
1999	521	34.9	14.9	19
2000	504	34.0	14.8	16.7
2001	484	36.0	13.4	19.2
2002	502	34.1	14.7	22.3
2003	502	34.1	14.7	22.3
2004	532	35.0	15.2	22
2005	549	37.6	14.6	22.4
2006	557	39.1	14.2	21.4
2007	532	37.4	14.2	20.3
2008	554	37.3	14.9	20.4
2009	561	37.7	14.9	22.5
2010	556	37.4	14.8	23
2011	574	36.9	15.5	24.4
2012	593	39.9	14.8	33.1
2013	615	41.5	14.8	33.7
2014	667	42.6	15.6	30.7
2015	691	45.0	15.3	26.8
2016	767	49.0	15.6	24.4
2017	757	49.5	15.2	17.3
2018	783	51.3	15.2	20.1
2019	745	49.4	15.0	14.6
2020	760	48.6	15.6	13.9
2021	742	50.4	14.7	n/a
2022	749	51.4	14.5	n/a
2023	752	52.8	14.2	n/a
2024	757	45.1	16.7	9.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chief Joseph Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$11,178
2022	$11,384
2023	$11,415

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Joseph Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 60 Middle schools	Ranks 13^th of 187 Middle schools	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	745	752	0.9%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	3	10	233.3%
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	30	41	36.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	670	648	3.3%
Two or More Races	20	38	90%

Schools Near Chief Joseph Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	757	45	16.7	9.4%	656 (86.7%)	9 (1.2%)	40 (5.3%)	18 (2.4%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	87.2	13^th of 187 public middle schools	93.0%		81	31^st of 190 public middle schools	83.7%	18	52.6	62.2	60.5	$11,415
Monforton 6-8	Public	6-8	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	212	13	16.8	21.2%	193 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	88.5	9^th of 187 public middle schools	95.2%		94.4	5^th of 190 public middle schools	97.4%	4	56.3	62.5	59.4	$8,648
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	6-8	3525 So 3rd Ave	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6470	809	48	16.7	10.6%	675 (83.4%)	12 (1.5%)	71 (8.8%)	6 (0.7%)	19 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	90.6	7^th of 187 public middle schools	96.3%		92.4	8^th of 190 public middle schools	95.8%	1	55.5	66.9	61.8	$11,370
Belgrade Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Triple Crown Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2259	980	64	15.3	38.8%	827 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (10.6%)	6 (0.6%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.4%)	61.4	68^th of 187 public middle schools	63.6%		71.7	53^rd of 190 public middle schools	72.1%	15	32.1	46.8	53.2	$11,093
Anderson 7-8	Public	7-8	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	50	3	18.0	6.0%	42 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.0%)	99.6	1^st of 187 public middle schools	99.5%		99.6	1^st of 190 public middle schools	99.5%		82.2	87.0	90.9	$12,391
LaMotte 6-8	Public	6-8	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	14	3	5.3		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.5	2^nd of 187 public middle schools	98.9%		94.4	6^th of 190 public middle schools	96.8%	4	72.2	83.3		$17,120
Gallatin Gateway 7-8	Public	7-8	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	27	5	5.8	33.3%	25 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.8	3^rd of 187 public middle schools	98.4%		97.6	3^rd of 190 public middle schools	98.4%		64.7	82.4	77.3	$16,715
Manhattan 6-8	Public	6-8	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	186	12	15.8	28.5%	179 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	83.4	23^rd of 187 public middle schools	87.7%		74.4	49^th of 190 public middle schools	74.2%	26	53.0	61.9	50.9	$10,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Joseph Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Chief Joseph Middle School?

Students at Chief Joseph Middle School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Chief Joseph Middle School in?

Bozeman Elementary

How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 757 students attended Chief Joseph Middle School.

Is Chief Joseph Middle School a good school?

Yes. Chief Joseph Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Montana middle schools.

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