- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mandan, ND
Mandan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mandan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381182000388
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandan Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandan Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandan Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mandan Middle School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 381182000388 · Mandan, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Mandan Middle School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mandan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- This school
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 284
Roosevelt Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Mandan Middle School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandan Middle School compares
Mandan 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 20% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$14,124
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Mandan Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandan Middle School
How many students attend Mandan Middle School?
Mandan Middle School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandan Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mandan Middle School?
22.6% of students at Mandan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mandan Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandan Middle School?
Mandan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Mandan Middle School rank among public schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandan Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Mandan Middle School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students), and Red Trail Elementary School (438 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.