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Northern Cass Middle School

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Northern Cass Middle School ranks 25 th of 59 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

25^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 59 North Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 58% of North Dakota middle schools

Summary

Northern Cass Middle School is a public middle school located in Hunter, North Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school is part of the Northern Cass 97 school district, which is ranked 25th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Cass Middle School has consistently ranked among the top 10-25 middle schools in North Dakota over the past several years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in A-Plus/Math (54%), A-Plus/Reading (40.5%), and A-Plus/Science (44%) are all above the state averages. Compared to the nearby Central Cass Middle School, Northern Cass Middle School has slightly lower proficiency rates in A-Plus/Math and A-Plus/Reading, but higher proficiency in A-Plus/Science.

The school's strong performance among its female, male, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, indicating the school is effectively addressing the needs of diverse student populations and promoting equity in educational outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and consistent per-student spending suggest that the Northern Cass 97 district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and well-being.

169

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,911

Per pupil spending ?

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16021 18th St SE
Hunter, ND 58048

(701) 874-2322

District: Northern Cass 97

Students who attend Northern Cass Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northern Cass High School

Feeder schools for Northern Cass Middle School:

Elementary:

Northern Cass Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.2%

Hispanic:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the North Dakota median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg50%

North Dakota avg40%

25^th of 59

North Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 134Northern Cass 97 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	52.3	25 of 59	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.1	8 of 57	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	10 of 61	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	10 of 61	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆
2020	57.9	17 of 55	69.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.6	17 of 55	69.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	16 of 55	70.9%	★★★★☆
2017	55.8	26 of 52	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.7	10 of 53	81.1%	★★★★☆
2015	66.1	16 of 52	69.2%	★★★★☆
2014	68.9	35 of 136	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	53.4	72 of 135	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	81.7	6 of 124	95.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	63.2	9 of 37	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	58.9	11 of 36	69.4%	★★★★☆
2023	55.7	13 of 39	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	5 of 37	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	1 of 37	97.3%	★★★★★
2020	55.0	14 of 34	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	14 of 34	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	11 of 31	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.1	6 of 34	82.4%	★★★★☆
2016	59.8	13 of 32	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.6	3 of 30	90.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2021	81.3	1 of 24	95.8%	★★★★★
2020	41.2	14 of 26	46.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.7	14 of 26	46.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.7	3 of 25	88.0%	★★★★★
2017	92.2	2 of 25	92.0%	★★★★★
2015	50.1	8 of 23	65.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	22 of 37	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.5	6 of 36	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	4 of 39	89.7%	★★★★★
2022	73.4	3 of 37	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	72.0	6 of 37	83.8%	★★★★☆
2020	63.2	10 of 34	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	10 of 34	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.0	7 of 31	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	57.5	14 of 34	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.8	1 of 32	96.9%	★★★★★
2015	63.4	10 of 30	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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)96th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)76th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2025)41st percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math54%+13 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

Reading40%~ state avg

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Schools Near Northern Cass Middle School

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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 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	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
Northern Cass Middle School	Public	6-8	16021 18th St SE	Hunter	58048	Cass County	Northern Cass 97	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 874-2322	169	13	13.0	6.5%	165 (97.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.3	25^th of 59 public middle schools	57.6%		71.1	8^th of 57 public middle schools	86.0%	17		54.0	54.0	49.0	54.0		59.0	39.0	34.0	40.5	44.0	44.0	$11,911	$987	$10,924
Central Cass Middle School	Public	5-8	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 347-5352	343	20	17.4	13.1%	331 (96.5%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	76.7	4^th of 59 public middle schools	93.2%		74.2	3^rd of 57 public middle schools	94.7%	1	44.0	64.0	59.0	54.0	56.0	34.0	54.0	64.0	54.0	51.0	54.0	54.0	$11,665	$441	$11,224

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 Northern Cass Middle School

How many students attend Northern Cass Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 169 students attended Northern Cass Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Northern Cass Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northern Cass Middle School usually go on to attend Northern Cass High School

What district is Northern Cass Middle School in?

Northern Cass 97

What is the racial makeup of Northern Cass Middle School?

Students at Northern Cass Middle School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Is Northern Cass Middle School a good school?

Northern Cass Middle School ranks 25^th of 59 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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.