- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bozeman, MT
Sacajawea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300456000165
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacajawea Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 807
- students enrolled
Sacajawea Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sacajawea Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 300456000165 · Bozeman, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students)
Sacajawea Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Sacajawea Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sacajawea Middle School
807 students
- Chief Joseph M
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 Sacajawea Middle School reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacajawea Middle School compares
Sacajawea 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morning Star School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacajawea 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.
Chief Joseph Middle School
Standard public school
751 students 14.4:1 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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Middle School
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacajawea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sacajawea Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sacajawea Middle School rank among middle schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #5 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 Sacajawea Middle School, Bozeman Elem also operates Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students), Emily Dickinson School (531 students), and Hyalite Elementary (521 students). See the Bozeman Elem district page for the complete list.