- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minot, ND
Jim Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jim Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381303000439
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Hill Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Hill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Hill Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Jim Hill Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.2 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 381303000439 · Minot, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 8.6:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Jim Hill Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.2 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jim Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- This school
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Jim Hill Middle School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Hill Middle School compares
Jim Hill Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 16% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 23% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Jim Hill Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Minot
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Hill Middle School
How many students attend Jim Hill Middle School?
Jim Hill Middle School has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Hill Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Hill Middle School?
23.7% of students at Jim Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jim Hill Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Hill Middle School?
Jim Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jim Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Hill Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Jim Hill Middle School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.