Serving 447 students in grades 3-8, Missouri Ridge 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 was 18% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
7%
5%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williams County 8 School District
Source: 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Middle School?
447 students attend Missouri Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Missouri Ridge Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Missouri Ridge Middle School?
Missouri Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Missouri Ridge Middle School offer ?
Missouri Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Missouri Ridge Middle School part of?
Missouri Ridge Middle School is part of Williams County 8 School District.
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