Top Rankings
Williston Basin 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,292 students in Williston Basin 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Williston Basin 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
14 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
5,292 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Williston Basin 7 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 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 77% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.47
# American Indian Students
78 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
58 Students
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
856 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
6%
# Black Students
291 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
3,497 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
66%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
491 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
468
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
474
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
467
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
416
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
453
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
383
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
366
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
333
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Williston Basin 7 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asb Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Rickard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Williston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #55.
Bakken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 West Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Grades: K-4
| 543 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Round Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Missouri Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Grades: 3-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1010.
Williston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcvay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Del Easton Alternative High School
Magnet School
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
13565 60th St Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Grades: K-2
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-5618
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,292 students.
What is the rank of Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District is ranked #142 out of 166 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williston Basin 7 School District?
66% of Williston Basin 7 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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