Chief Joseph Middle School vs Meadowlark Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.2 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
Meadowlark Elementary
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman, Montana | Meadowlark Elementary Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 102 | #38 of 267 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,369 | #10136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 751 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.7).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 17.7%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.7).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 492.
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 Meadowlark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.7 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 Meadowlark Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 751. Meadowlark Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Meadowlark Elementary rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 6th of 102 and Meadowlark Elementary is 38th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).