Summary:
The city of Wahpeton, North Dakota is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools are spread across two districts - Wahpeton 37 and Circle of Nations.
Among the standout schools in Wahpeton is Wahpeton Middle School, which has consistently ranked #1 among North Dakota middle schools for the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 59-70% of students proficient or better in math and reading. In contrast, Circle of Nations serves a 100% Native American student population and has an exceptionally high free and reduced lunch rate of 97.41%, indicating it serves a high-need community.
The data reveals other notable insights about Wahpeton's schools. Wahpeton Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, higher than the state average, while Wahpeton High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 86.0% and a dropout rate of 8.0%. Spending per student varies widely, from $11,402 at Wahpeton Middle School to $16,596 at Wahpeton Elementary School, and student-teacher ratios range from 9.6 at Circle of Nations to 16.7 at Wahpeton Elementary School.
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