Turtle Mountain Middle School

Turtle Mountain Middle School serves 291 students in grades 6-8. 
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 9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 5%
  • : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Turtle Mountain Middle School's student population of 291 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Turtle Mountain 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
5%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turtle Mountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turtle Mountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
100%
11%
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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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ND.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turtle Mountain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Turtle Mountain Middle School?
291 students attend Turtle Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turtle Mountain Middle School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Mountain Middle School?
Turtle Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turtle Mountain Middle School offer ?
Turtle Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Turtle Mountain Middle School part of?
Turtle Mountain Middle School is part of Turtle Mountain Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 5%
  • : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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