Serving 174 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Memorial Middle School's student population of 174 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
174 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
11%

Asian
3%
1%

Hispanic
18%
7%

Black
10%
5%

White
55%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #90 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
174 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Minot 1 School District.
School Reviews
4 12/29/2020
This school takes action in a swift matter and has very nice, kind, and talkable teachers. The only bad thing is, some of the students will be bully you or harass you for no reason. Every school has that so this would be a pretty good school to send your child to.
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