Serving 126 students in grades 7-8, New Town 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Town Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire New Town school district, covering approximately 526.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Town Middle School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
126 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our purpose is to develop and provide quality curriculum to prepare students to think, reason and thrive in a diverse society.
School Rankings
New Town Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Town Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
85%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Town Middle School's ranking?
New Town Middle School is ranked #438 out of 449 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend New Town Middle School?
126 students attend New Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Town Middle School students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Town Middle School?
New Town Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does New Town Middle School offer ?
New Town Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Town Middle School part of?
New Town Middle School is part of New Town 1 School District.
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