Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Nathan Twining Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathan Twining Middle School's student population of 73 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Twining Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Twining Middle School is 0.60, 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
#102 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
8%
5%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Twining Middle School's ranking?
Nathan Twining Middle School is ranked #102 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Nathan Twining Middle School?
73 students attend Nathan Twining Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nathan Twining Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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