Chief Joseph Middle School vs Monforton Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 6.8 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
Monforton Primary
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
183 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman, Montana | Monforton Primary Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 102 | #8 of 267 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,369 | #4498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 751 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monforton Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 73.5).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 21.3%).
- •Monforton Primary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.7).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 183.
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 Monforton Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Monforton Primary ranks higher (80.9 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 Monforton Primary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 751. Monforton Primary: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Monforton Primary rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 6th of 102 and Monforton Primary is 8th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).