Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, Wachter 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 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wachter Middle School's student population of 1,066 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wachter 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 Wachter Middle School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 Wachter Middle School's ranking?
Wachter Middle School is ranked #337 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Wachter Middle School often compared to?
Wachter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Middle School, Simle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Wachter Middle School?
1,066 students attend Wachter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wachter Middle School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wachter Middle School?
Wachter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wachter Middle School offer ?
Wachter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wachter Middle School part of?
Wachter Middle School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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