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Anderson 7-8

Public Grades 7-8

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 99% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Anderson 7-8 is an exceptional public middle school located in Bozeman, MT, serving 49 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Anderson Elementary District, which is ranked 9th out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Anderson 7-8 has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a #1 ranking in several recent school years.

Anderson 7-8 boasts exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (82.98%), Mathematics (89.36%), and Science (72%) that significantly outperform the state averages. The school's consistent high ranking among the top 3 middle schools in Montana is a testament to its exceptional performance. Additionally, Anderson 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 18 students per teacher, which likely contributes to the school's academic success.

While Anderson 7-8 is an exceptional school, the nearby middle schools, such as Belgrade Middle School, LaMotte 6-8, Chief Joseph Middle School, Monforton 6-8, Gallatin Gateway 7-8, and Sacajawea Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with several of them ranking among the top middle schools in the state. This suggests that the Bozeman area has a concentration of high-performing middle schools, providing families with multiple options for quality education.

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,192

Per pupil spending ?

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 587-1305

District: Anderson Elementary

Students who attend Anderson 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Bozeman High School

Feeder schools for Anderson 7-8:

Elementary:

Anderson School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2010 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (83% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Montana middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg80%

Montana avg40%

3^rd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 387Anderson Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	97.2	3 of 222	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.6	1 of 187	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	1 of 190	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.5	1 of 200	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	99.0	2 of 81	97.5%	★★★★★
2015	88.9	7 of 156	95.5%	★★★★★
2013	91.1	1 of 159	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	85.3	2 of 156	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	90.3	1 of 161	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	87.2	3 of 156	98.1%	★★★★★
2009	91.3	1 of 147	99.3%	★★★★★
2008	81.6	15 of 149	89.9%	★★★★★
2007	87.2	3 of 147	98.0%	★★★★★
2006	88.4	4 of 146	97.3%	★★★★★
2005	90.9	5 of 164	97.0%	★★★★★
2004	88.0	14 of 171	91.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics89%+53 vs state

English Language Arts83%+40 vs state

Science72%+34 vs state

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Schools Near Anderson 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Anderson 7-8	Public	7-8	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	49	3	16.0	6.1%	41 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	97.2	3^rd of 222 public middle schools	98.6%					(n/a)	83.0	89.4	$12,192
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	6-8	3525 So 3rd Ave	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6470	807	50	16.2	25.2%	645 (79.9%)	13 (1.6%)	97 (12.0%)	9 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.0%)	84.6	14^th of 222 public middle schools	93.7%		86.3	9^th of 123 public middle schools	92.7%	5	66.0	60.2	$11,556
Gallatin Gateway 7-8	Public	7-8	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	33	4	7.6	39.4%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.3	16^th of 222 public middle schools	92.8%					(n/a)	73.3	70.0	$18,938
Monforton 6-8	Public	6-8	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	242	15	16.6	22.3%	214 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	69.3	48^th of 222 public middle schools	78.4%		85.1	11^th of 123 public middle schools	91.1%	37	57.6	46.5	$9,498
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	751	46	16.4	17.2%	624 (83.1%)	7 (0.9%)	56 (7.5%)	13 (1.7%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	81.9	18^th of 222 public middle schools	91.9%		81.7	17^th of 123 public middle schools	86.2%	1	62.7	60.2	$11,573
LaMotte 6-8	Public	6-8	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	22	2	10.6		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.5	5^th of 222 public middle schools	97.7%		96.9	1^st of 123 public middle schools	99.2%	4	85.7	54.6	$22,070
Belgrade Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Triple Crown Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2259	978	59	16.5	39.2%	807 (82.5%)	3 (0.3%)	120 (12.3%)	6 (0.6%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	63.4	63^rd of 222 public middle schools	71.6%					(n/a)	45.5	46.6	$11,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson 7-8

What is the racial makeup of Anderson 7-8?

Students at Anderson 7-8 are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Anderson 7-8 in?

Anderson Elementary

Is Anderson 7-8 a good school?

Yes! Anderson 7-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 222 Montana middle schools.

How many students attend Anderson 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 49 students attended Anderson 7-8.

What high school do graduates of Anderson 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Anderson 7-8 usually go on to attend Bozeman High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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