Serving 597 students in grades 7-8, Williston 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 20% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
70%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted22.1%
16.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston 1 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Williston Middle School?
597 students attend Williston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Williston Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williston Middle School?
Williston Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Williston Middle School offer ?
Williston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williston Middle School part of?
Williston Middle School is part of Williston 1 School District.
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