Wachter Middle School

1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,000 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 39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wachter Middle School's student population of 1,000 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,000 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wachter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wachter Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#333 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wachter 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 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wachter 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 2021-22 school year data.
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wachter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
12%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
5%
6%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
73%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Wachter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wachter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #333 out of 461 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 Simle Middle School, Horizon 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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Wachter Middle School?
1,000 students attend Wachter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wachter Middle School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wachter Middle School?
Wachter Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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