Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, Chief Joseph Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Joseph Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chief Joseph Middle School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Chief Joseph Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Joseph Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Joseph Middle School's ranking?
Chief Joseph Middle School is ranked #43 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Chief Joseph Middle School often compared to?
Chief Joseph Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacajawea Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?
757 students attend Chief Joseph Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chief Joseph Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph Middle School offer ?
Chief Joseph Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Joseph Middle School part of?
Chief Joseph Middle School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
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