Top Rankings
Midway 128 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 207 students in Midway 128 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Midway 128 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
207 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midway 128 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
82%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,947 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,700 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,947
$17,615
Spending / Student
$18,700
$17,617
Best Midway 128 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midway 128 School District?
Midway 128 School District manages 2 public schools serving 207 students.
What is the rank of Midway 128 School District?
Midway 128 School District is ranked #90 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midway 128 School District?
82% of Midway 128 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midway 128 School District?
Midway 128 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Midway 128 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,700 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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