Serving 485 students in grades 7-8, Williston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
8%
5%
White
59%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston Basin 7 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williston Middle School's ranking?
Williston Middle School is ranked #410 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Williston Middle School?
485 students attend Williston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Williston Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williston Middle School?
Williston Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williston Middle School offer ?
Williston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Williston Middle School part of?
Williston Middle School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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