Serving 849 students in grades 6-8, Sacajawea Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 55% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sacajawea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sacajawea Middle School's student population of 849 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sacajawea Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacajawea Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacajawea Middle School's ranking?
Sacajawea Middle School is ranked #21 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sacajawea Middle School often compared to?
Sacajawea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chief Joseph Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
849 students attend Sacajawea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sacajawea Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sacajawea Middle School offer ?
Sacajawea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sacajawea Middle School part of?
Sacajawea Middle School is part of Bozeman Elem School District.
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