- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Horace, ND
Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381941000899
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Horace · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horace, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Heritage Middle School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 381941000899 · Horace, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 15.4:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
Heritage Middle School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Heritage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fargo She
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400 students
- West Fargo Hig
West Fargo High School
1,380 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
1,006 students
- This school
Heritage Middle School
799 students
- Horace High Sc
Horace High School
785 students
What this shows Heritage Middle School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 68% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 799 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Heritage Middle School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for West Fargo 6 reports $13,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Horace, ND. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Middle School?
8.9% of students at Heritage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Horace, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Middle School rank among public schools in Horace?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horace, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides Heritage Middle School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.