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Williston Middle School

Summary:

Williston Middle School is a public middle school in Williston, North Dakota, serving 485 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Williston Basin 7 school district, which is ranked 18 out of 21 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the same district, Williston Middle School significantly underperforms nearby schools like Missouri Ridge Middle School, Bakken Elementary School, and Asb Innovation Academy. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in North Dakota, with low proficiency rates in math and reading. It also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 41%, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, Williston Middle School has a relatively high dropout rate of 5%, which is concerning.

While Williston Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of non-White students, the school's performance data suggests that these students may not be receiving the support they need to succeed academically. The school's lower spending per student compared to some nearby schools could also be a contributing factor to its struggles. The challenges faced by Williston Middle School present an opportunity for the district and school leadership to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for all students.


Detail:

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 501 14 St West
       Williston, ND  58801

(701) 572-5618

District: Williston Basin 7


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williston Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.06. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Rank History for Williston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Williston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.80 28th 28 0.0%
2023 10.06 27th 27 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Williston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.39 19th 19 0.0%
2023 1.76 20th 20 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Williston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.31 20th 20 0.0%
2023 7.75 20th 20 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Williston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.84 24th 25 4.0%
2023 2.62 25th 25 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Williston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 319 31 7 76 6 2 57 0 498
2023 284 40 9 89 6 3 54 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 498 41.0 12.1 14.3
2023 485 41.0 11.8 26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 498 41.0 12.1 14.3
2023 485 41.0 11.8 26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Williston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,071 (7.4%) $13,385 (92.6%) $14,456

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education




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Students at Williston Middle School are 59% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Williston Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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