Chief Joseph Middle School vs Lewis & Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 198 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
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman, Montana | Lewis & Clark Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 102 | #80 of 102 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,369 | #10648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 751 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 34% |
| city | Bozeman | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 36.0).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 60.1%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 741.
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 36.0 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 751. Lewis & Clark Middle School: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Lewis & Clark Middle School rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 6th of 102 and Lewis & Clark Middle School is 80th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).