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Sacajawea Middle School

3525 So 3rd Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715Bozeman Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
826
Students
Total enrolled
$12,124
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 15% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 826 students in grades 06–08 in Bozeman, Montana.
15% below average funding
District spends $12,124 per pupil, 15% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Sacajawea Middle School is a large middle in Bozeman, Montana, serving grades 06–08 with 826 students. The district invests $12,124 per student — 15% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Sacajawea Middle School

826
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution405 male · 421 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
84%
8%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 300456000165

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,124Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,124
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,335
Student Support$2,304
Administration$1,455
Operations$1,819
Other$1,212
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,124 spent per student, an estimated $5,371 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
50%
State government
35.9%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Emily Dickinson SchoolHyalite ElementaryMeadowlark ElementaryMorning Star School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Chief Joseph Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGallatin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBozeman Elem →
Phone: (406)522-6470
NCES ID: 300456000165
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bozeman seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3525 So 3rd Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.