Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
South Middle School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
9%
5%
White
61%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 South Middle School's ranking?
South Middle School is ranked #182 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are South Middle School often compared to?
South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Middle School, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
577 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of South Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Middle School part of?
South Middle School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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