Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 58854 zip code area - Watford City Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 63.96% White, 22.86% Hispanic, and 5.27% Native American. However, the school's academic performance lags behind state averages, with only 36% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 39% proficient or better in reading on the NDSA assessments.
Watford City Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 18th out of 28 schools in 2021-2022 to 21st out of 24 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in North Dakota. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.0%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic progress.
Despite the school's challenges, it spends a relatively high amount of $14,350 per student, which raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization. Overall, the data suggests that Watford City Middle School faces significant hurdles in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and statewide ranking, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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