Carl Ben Eielson Middle School

1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Carl Ben Eielson 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 30% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Carl Ben Eielson Middle School's student population of 633 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Carl Ben Eielson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ND)
#333 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
39%
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38%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
6%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
61%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carl Ben Eielson Middle School's ranking?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is ranked #333 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Carl Ben Eielson Middle School often compared to?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Carl Ben Eielson Middle School?
633 students attend Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carl Ben Eielson Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Ben Eielson Middle School?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl Ben Eielson Middle School offer ?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Ben Eielson Middle School part of?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is part of Fargo 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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