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Best Public Schools in Watford City, ND


Summary:

The city of Watford City, North Dakota is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district generally underperform compared to the state averages across multiple metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates.

Among the standout schools, Fox Hills Elementary School and Badlands Elementary School have some of the highest test scores in the district, with Badlands Elementary slightly exceeding the state averages in reading proficiency. However, Badlands Elementary also has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 34.6%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The small Wolves Center Academy high school, with only 20 students, faces unique challenges with a high student-teacher ratio of 20:1.

Overall, the McKenzie County 1 school district in Watford City appears to be struggling to provide high-quality education to its students. Addressing the low performance, high absenteeism, and equity concerns should be a priority for the district's leadership and policymakers.








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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.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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