Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Nathan Twining 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Twining Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathan Twining Middle School's student population of 84 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Nathan Twining Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Twining Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Twining Middle School's ranking?
Nathan Twining Middle School is ranked #171 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Nathan Twining Middle School?
84 students attend Nathan Twining Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Nathan Twining Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Twining Middle School?
Nathan Twining Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathan Twining Middle School offer ?
Nathan Twining Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nathan Twining Middle School part of?
Nathan Twining Middle School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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