- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bozeman, MT
Chief Joseph Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chief Joseph Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300456000112
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Joseph Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 751
- students enrolled
Chief Joseph Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Joseph Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Chief Joseph Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 300456000112 · Bozeman, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Chief Joseph Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Chief Joseph Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
807 students
- This school
Chief Joseph Middle School
751 students
- Emily Dickinso
Emily Dickinson School
531 students
- Hyalite Elemen
Hyalite Elementary
521 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- Morning Star S
Morning Star School
482 students
What this shows Chief Joseph Middle School reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Joseph Middle School compares
Chief Joseph Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Chief Joseph Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bozeman Elem reports $10,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chief Joseph Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morning Star School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Joseph Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Bozeman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Monforton 6-8
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Anderson 7-8
Standard public school
49 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lamotte 6-8
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chief Joseph Middle School
How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Joseph Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chief Joseph Middle School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chief Joseph Middle School rank among middle schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Joseph Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Bozeman Elem?
Besides Chief Joseph Middle School, Bozeman Elem also operates Sacajawea Middle School (807 students), Emily Dickinson School (531 students), and Hyalite Elementary (521 students). See the Bozeman Elem district page for the complete list.