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Jamestown Middle School

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Jamestown Middle School ranks 29 th of 59 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 59 North Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 51% of North Dakota middle schools

Summary

Jamestown Middle School is a public middle school in Jamestown, North Dakota, serving 476 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked among the top 10 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Academically, Jamestown Middle School outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with 47% of students proficient in math and 46% proficient in reading, compared to state averages of 41% and 40%, respectively. The school's reading proficiency is particularly strong, with 61% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 45%. However, the school has experienced higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14% to 20% in recent years, which may be impacting overall performance.

The school's student population is diverse, and its rankings for different subgroups have varied, with male students performing better than female students in recent years. The school's per-student spending has increased over the past few years, from $10,925 in 2018-2019 to $12,420 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12.7 to 13.9 students per teacher. Overall, Jamestown Middle School appears to be a high-performing institution with a strong academic focus, though addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes across all student subgroups may be areas for improvement.

466

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,045

Per pupil spending ?

31.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

203 2nd Ave SE
Jamestown, ND 58401

(701) 252-0317

District: Jamestown 1

Students who attend Jamestown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jamestown High School

Feeder schools for Jamestown Middle School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
	Louis L'Amour Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
	More...
	William S Gussner Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Two or more races:

6.9%

African American:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the North Dakota median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

North Dakota avg40%

29^th of 59

North Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 38 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 134Jamestown 1 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	29 of 59	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	21 of 57	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	11 of 61	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	54.9	22 of 61	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	15 of 60	75.0%	★★★★☆
2020	67.4	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	57.8	23 of 55	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.4	11 of 52	78.8%	★★★★☆
2016	70.4	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	74.1	6 of 52	88.5%	★★★★★
2014	59.5	66 of 136	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.5	49 of 135	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.0	73 of 124	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	10 of 15	33.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	7 of 17	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	8 of 14	42.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	44.8	22 of 37	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.0	15 of 36	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	10 of 39	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	8 of 37	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	11 of 37	70.3%	★★★★☆
2020	63.9	11 of 34	67.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	11 of 34	67.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.6	14 of 31	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.4	7 of 34	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	66.3	8 of 32	75.0%	★★★★☆
2015	65.6	6 of 30	80.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2016	66.1	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	12 of 31	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	9 of 28	67.9%	★★★★☆
2023	54.4	8 of 28	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	46.6	12 of 24	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.5	2 of 24	91.7%	★★★★★
2020	68.9	4 of 26	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.3	4 of 26	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.4	6 of 25	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	57.6	5 of 25	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	65.1	4 of 23	82.6%	★★★★☆
2015	78.8	1 of 23	95.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	16 of 37	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	14 of 36	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	8 of 39	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	51.5	14 of 37	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.7	9 of 37	75.7%	★★★★☆
2020	72.4	7 of 34	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	7 of 34	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.2	6 of 31	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	73.2	4 of 34	88.2%	★★★★★
2016	75.5	5 of 32	84.4%	★★★★☆
2015	71.4	5 of 30	83.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	11 of 23	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	9 of 24	62.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	5 of 22	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	7 of 24	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	7 of 22	68.2%	★★★★☆
2020	59.3	7 of 21	66.7%	★★★★☆
2019	59.3	7 of 21	66.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	10 of 20	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.6	7 of 19	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	80.2	3 of 19	84.2%	★★★★☆
2015	76.9	6 of 18	66.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2016)80th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)57th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)41st percentile-10 vs school

African American (2025)33rd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+11 vs state

Math47%+6 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)				A-Plus Reading (2025)				A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jamestown Middle School	Public	6-8	203 2nd Ave SE	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 252-0317	466	48	9.7	31.8%	371 (79.6%)	26 (5.6%)	24 (5.2%)	5 (1.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.9%)	51.4	29^th of 59 public middle schools	50.8%		59.1	21^st of 57 public middle schools	63.2%	8	44.0	44.0	49.0	47.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	46.0	49.0	49.0	$16,045	$883	$15,162

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown Middle School

What district is Jamestown Middle School in?

Jamestown 1

What high school do graduates of Jamestown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jamestown Middle School usually go on to attend Jamestown High School

What is the racial makeup of Jamestown Middle School?

Students at Jamestown Middle School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Jamestown Middle School a good school?

Jamestown Middle School ranks 29^th of 59 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jamestown Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Jamestown 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.

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.