Serving 67 students in grades 5-8, Fort Yates 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Yates Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Yates Middle School's student population of 67 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Yates 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 Fort Yates Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Yates Middle School's ranking?
Fort Yates Middle School is ranked #456 out of 459 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Fort Yates Middle School?
67 students attend Fort Yates Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fort Yates Middle School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Yates Middle School?
Fort Yates Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Yates Middle School offer ?
Fort Yates Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Yates Middle School part of?
Fort Yates Middle School is part of FT Yates 4 School District.
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