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Williston Middle School

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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.

485

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

26.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58801

(701) 572-5618

District: Williston Basin 7

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.6%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (26% vs 43% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 20% North Dakota)

!Science scores 21 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school26%

District avg32%

North Dakota avg43%

Not ranked this year

Williston Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

126^th of 134Williston Basin 7 among North Dakota districts

By subject vs North Dakota (2022-2023) ?

Reading35%-9 vs state

Science24%-21 vs state

Mathematics20%-19 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Williston Middle School

How many students attend Williston Middle School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Williston Middle School?

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

What district is Williston Middle School in?

Williston Basin 7

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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.

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