Chief Joseph Middle School

4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 752 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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Chief Joseph Middle School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
752 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#43 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chief Joseph Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chief Joseph Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chief Joseph Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
10%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
86%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Chief Joseph Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chief Joseph Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
752 students attend Chief Joseph Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chief Joseph Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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