Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Watford City 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 30% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watford City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Watford City Middle School's student population of 420 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watford City 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 Watford City Middle School is 0.49, 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
#346 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
69%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watford City Middle School's ranking?
Watford City Middle School is ranked #346 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Watford City Middle School?
420 students attend Watford City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Watford City Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watford City Middle School?
Watford City Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watford City Middle School offer ?
Watford City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watford City Middle School part of?
Watford City Middle School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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