Missouri Ridge Middle School

5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
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Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 3-8, Missouri Ridge 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 is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Missouri Ridge Middle School's student population of 381 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Missouri Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Missouri Ridge Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#419 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
31%
44%
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Missouri Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
76%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Missouri Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Missouri Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Missouri Ridge Middle School is ranked #419 out of 461 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Middle School?
381 students attend Missouri Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Missouri Ridge Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Missouri Ridge Middle School?
Missouri Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Missouri Ridge Middle School offer ?
Missouri Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Missouri Ridge Middle School part of?
Missouri Ridge Middle School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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