Williston Middle School (Closed 2023)

501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
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Bottom 50%
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 17% (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).

Top Rankings

Williston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ND)
#420 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
39%
34%
44%
29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williston Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Williston Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williston Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williston Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williston Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williston Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Williston Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williston Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Williston 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
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #420 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?
17% 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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