Serving 483 students in grades 7-8, A L Hagen Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ND state average).
How many students attend A L Hagen Junior High School?
483 students attend A L Hagen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of A L Hagen Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A L Hagen Junior High School?
A L Hagen Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does A L Hagen Junior High School offer ?
A L Hagen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is A L Hagen Junior High School part of?
A L Hagen Junior High School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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