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McKenzie County 1


Summary:

The McKenzie County 1 school district in North Dakota serves students from elementary through high school, with a total of 5 schools including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district appears to be facing significant challenges, with schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages in key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates.

Among the standout schools, Wolves Center Academy, a small high school with only 20 students, has a higher student-teacher ratio than the other high schools. Meanwhile, Badlands Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients in the district, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and also the lowest test scores in both math and reading compared to the district and state averages.

The district's overall performance is concerning, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a declining trend in school rankings over the past few years. The data suggests that the McKenzie County 1 school district may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that are impacting student outcomes, and further analysis may be needed to identify the root causes and develop targeted interventions to improve the quality of education for all students in the district.

District Detail

 100 3rd St NE
Watford City, ND 58854

 (701) 444-3626

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 134 North Dakota districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,349

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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