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Anderson 7-8

10040 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman, MT, 59718

Top 10% School in Montana

Ranked 1 of 154 in Montana

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About Anderson 7-8

Anderson 7-8 is located at 10040 South Cottonwood Road in the rural Bozeman, MT area 59718, part of the Anderson Elementary School District that serves students south of the city. The 7–8-grade school has 50 students and an 18:1 student–teacher ratio. State assessments show that Anderson is one of Montana's top middle schools, with 85% of students proficient in math and 95% in reading. The student body is 46% female and 54% male. Anderson 7-8 also offers Gifted & Talented programming in a small, tight-knit setting where learners explore advanced concepts and work closely with teachers toward academic mastery. In the Bozeman real estate market, median home values typically range from approximately $550,000 to $850,000 and higher, indicating robust demand for family-oriented neighborhoods near educational institutions, trails, and cultural amenities in this expanding Montana college town. Parents frequently emphasize that educators in this institution customize instruction to meet individual requirements and foster independence and critical thinking skills as students advance through early adolescence. Anderson 7-8 is acknowledged as the best middle schools in Montana due to its outstanding results and emphasis on community engagement.

Contact Information

Address

10040 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman, MT, 59718

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Phone

(406) 587-1305

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 95%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 95% in Reading.
3
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
50
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Anderson 7-8

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 8%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 6%
Native Am. 0%
White
84%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 50
46%
23 Female
54%
27 Male

Student Population

50 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Anderson 7–8 will host a school spelling bee on January 20. The event is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. and will include student participants from grades 4 through 8. The spelling bee provides an academic competition focused on vocabulary knowledge and language skills.

FAQ

Q1. How does Anderson 7-8 guide families through the student enrollment process?

Ans. Anderson 7-8 enrolls students through the district registration process, which requires families to complete enrollment forms and submit required documentation.

Q2. How does Anderson 7-8 communicate schoolwide announcements to families?

Ans. Anderson 7-8 shares announcements through district messaging systems and updates posted on the school website.

Q3. What attendance reporting expectations are shared by Anderson 7-8?

Ans. Anderson 7-8 asks families to report absences directly to the school office so attendance records remain accurate.

Q4. What student support services are available to families at Anderson 7-8?

Ans. Anderson 7-8 provides access to counseling and student support services coordinated at the district level.

Q5. How does Anderson 7-8 notify families during emergencies or closures?

Ans. Anderson 7-8 uses district emergency notification systems to alert families of urgent situations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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