Anderson 7-8

Summary:

Anderson 7-8 is a high-performing public middle school in Bozeman, Montana, serving 46 students in grades 7-8. As part of the Bozeman Elementary district, which is ranked 1 out of 300 districts in the state, Anderson 7-8 consistently ranks among the top 1-2 middle schools in Montana with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson 7-8's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates, with over 80% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, significantly outperforming the state averages and nearby schools like Belgrade Middle School, LaMotte 6-8, and Chief Joseph Middle School. The school's low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.3, and higher per-student spending of $10,087 (compared to the state average) suggest that the school has access to significant resources that contribute to its academic success.

However, the school's demographic makeup, with over 84% of students identifying as white and less than 2% from minority racial/ethnic backgrounds, raises questions about the school's inclusiveness and ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the diversity of the broader Bozeman Elementary community. While Anderson 7-8's consistent academic excellence is commendable, it is important to consider how the school's resources are being utilized to support the needs of all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public 7-8

10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 587-1305

District: Anderson Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,391

Students who attend Anderson 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Bozeman High School

Feeder schools for Anderson 7-8:

Elementary:

Anderson School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anderson 7-8 ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), two or more races (10.9%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson 7-8 is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Anderson 7-8 employs 3.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson 7-8 is $12,391.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Anderson 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 7-8 1^st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Anderson 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Anderson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Elementary 1^st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anderson 7-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	88.02	14^th	171	91.8%
2005	90.91	5^th	164	97.0%
2006	88.41	4^th	146	97.3%
2007	87.22	3^rd	147	98.0%
2008	81.55	15^th	149	89.9%
2009	91.29	1^st	147	99.3%
2010	87.19	3^rd	156	98.1%
2011	90.27	1^st	161	99.4%
2012	85.25	2^nd	156	98.7%
2013	91.07	1^st	159	99.4%
2015	88.85	7^th	156	95.5%
2016	98.98	2^nd	81	97.5%
2021	99.47	1^st	200	99.5%
2022	99.56	1^st	190	99.5%
2023	99.59	1^st	187	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Anderson 7-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	19
1992	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	26
1993	34	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	35
1994	30	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	31
1995	35	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	38
1996	35	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	38
1997	49	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	51
1998	45	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	46
1999	38	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	39
2000	40	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	42
2001	40	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	45
2002	35	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	37
2003	35	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	37
2004	46	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	47
2005	49	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	53
2006	45	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	50
2007	38	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	43
2008	43	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	47
2009	36	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	39
2010	36	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	37
2011	37	0	0	1	1	0	0	39
2012	45	0	0	0	0	0	1	46
2013	47	0	0	3	0	0	1	51
2014	38	0	0	4	0	0	2	44
2015	33	0	0	1	0	0	4	38
2016	43	0	1	1	1	0	4	50
2017	44	0	1	1	0	0	3	49
2018	46	0	0	0	0	0	3	49
2019	43	0	0	0	1	0	1	45
2020	43	0	0	0	1	0	2	46
2021	41	0	1	0	0	0	4	46
2022	40	0	1	0	1	0	5	47
2023	39	0	0	1	1	0	5	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	19	1.8	10.5	0
1992	26	2.0	13.0	n/a
1993	35	2.8	12.5	0
1994	31	4.3	7.2	0
1995	38	2.8	13.6	0
1996	38	2.8	13.6	0
1997	51	4.0	12.8	0
1998	46	4.9	9.4	0
1999	39	3.8	10.3	n/a
2000	42	3.5	12.0	n/a
2001	45	3.7	12.2	0
2002	37	3.3	11.2	2.7
2003	37	3.3	11.2	2.7
2004	47	3.3	14.2	0
2005	53	3.0	17.7	n/a
2006	50	4.6	10.9	2
2007	43	4.0	10.8	9.3
2008	47	4.0	11.8	8.5
2009	39	2.8	13.9	15.4
2010	37	2.8	13.2	18.9
2011	39	2.7	14.2	17.9
2012	46	2.7	16.8	13
2013	51	2.9	17.4	7.8
2014	44	2.7	16.2	0
2015	38	3.0	12.6	15.8
2016	50	3.0	16.6	12
2017	49	2.9	16.8	8.2
2018	49	2.9	16.8	6.1
2019	45	3.8	11.8	6.7
2020	46	3.8	12.1	6.5
2021	46	3.2	14.3	n/a
2022	47	3.7	12.7	n/a
2023	46	3.3	13.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	19	1.8	10.5	0
1992	26	2.0	13.0	n/a
1993	35	2.8	12.5	0
1994	31	4.3	7.2	0
1995	38	2.8	13.6	0
1996	38	2.8	13.6	0
1997	51	4.0	12.8	0
1998	46	4.9	9.4	0
1999	39	3.8	10.3	n/a
2000	42	3.5	12.0	n/a
2001	45	3.7	12.2	0
2002	37	3.3	11.2	2.7
2003	37	3.3	11.2	2.7
2004	47	3.3	14.2	0
2005	53	3.0	17.7	n/a
2006	50	4.6	10.9	2
2007	43	4.0	10.8	9.3
2008	47	4.0	11.8	8.5
2009	39	2.8	13.9	15.4
2010	37	2.8	13.2	18.9
2011	39	2.7	14.2	17.9
2012	46	2.7	16.8	13
2013	51	2.9	17.4	7.8
2014	44	2.7	16.2	0
2015	38	3.0	12.6	15.8
2016	50	3.0	16.6	12
2017	49	2.9	16.8	8.2
2018	49	2.9	16.8	6.1
2019	45	3.8	11.8	6.7
2020	46	3.8	12.1	6.5
2021	46	3.2	14.3	n/a
2022	47	3.7	12.7	n/a
2023	46	3.3	13.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson 7-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,087
2021	$11,369
2022	$11,984
2023	$12,391

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson 7-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	46	2.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	39	9.3%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%

Schools Near Anderson 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science 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	46	3	13.9		39 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	99.6	1^st of 187 public middle schools	99.5%		99.6	1^st of 190 public middle schools	99.5%		82.2	87.0	90.9	$12,391
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	826	53	15.6		692 (83.8%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.5%)	7 (0.8%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.0%)	90.6	7^th of 187 public middle schools	96.3%		92.4	8^th of 190 public middle schools	95.8%	1	55.5	66.9	61.8	$11,370
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	32	4	8.7		29 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.8	3^rd of 187 public middle schools	98.4%		97.6	3^rd of 190 public middle schools	98.4%		64.7	82.4	77.3	$16,715
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	218	12	18.9		198 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	88.5	9^th of 187 public middle schools	95.2%		94.4	5^th of 190 public middle schools	97.4%	4	56.3	62.5	59.4	$8,648
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	752	53	14.2		648 (86.2%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (5.5%)	11 (1.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.1%)	87.2	13^th of 187 public middle schools	93.0%		81	31^st of 190 public middle schools	83.7%	18	52.6	62.2	60.5	$11,415
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	19	3	7.1		19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.5	2^nd of 187 public middle schools	98.9%		94.4	6^th of 190 public middle schools	96.8%	4	72.2	83.3		$17,120
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	1,052	69	15.1		899 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (9.8%)	8 (0.8%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.1%)	61.4	68^th of 187 public middle schools	63.6%		71.7	53^rd of 190 public middle schools	72.1%	15	32.1	46.8	53.2	$11,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson 7-8

Is Anderson 7-8 a good school?

Yes! Anderson 7-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 187 Montana middle schools.

How many students attend Anderson 7-8?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 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

What district is Anderson 7-8 in?

Anderson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Anderson 7-8?

Students at Anderson 7-8 are 85% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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