Chief Joseph Middle School vs Emily Dickinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Joseph Middle School
Bozeman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
Emily Dickinson School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman, Montana | Emily Dickinson School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 102 | #19 of 267 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,369 | #6806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 751 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emily Dickinson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.5).
- •Emily Dickinson School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Emily Dickinson School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 23.4%).
- •Emily Dickinson School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.7).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 531.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chief Joseph Middle School better than Emily Dickinson School?
On the Success Index (US), Emily Dickinson School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chief Joseph Middle School and Emily Dickinson School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 751. Emily Dickinson School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Emily Dickinson School rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 6th of 102 and Emily Dickinson School is 19th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).