- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watford City, ND
Watford City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Watford City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381254000886
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watford City Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Watford City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Watford City 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, Watford City Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Watford City, ND.
School address
District: Mckenzie Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381254000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Watford City Middle School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 381254000886 · Watford City, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students)
Watford City Middle School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Watford City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Hills Elem
Fox Hills Elementary School
663 students
- Watford City H
Watford City High School
566 students
- Badlands Eleme
Badlands Elementary School
538 students
- This school
Watford City Middle School
509 students
- Wolves Center 30
Wolves Center Academy
30 students
What this shows Watford City Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watford City Middle School compares
Watford City 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▲ 3% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above 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
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
26.3%
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
$15,006
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Watford City Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mckenzie Co 1 reports $15,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watford City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watford City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badlands Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolves Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watford City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watford City Middle School
How many students attend Watford City Middle School?
Watford City Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watford City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watford City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watford City 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 Watford City Middle School?
29.0% of students at Watford City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watford City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Watford City Middle School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Watford City, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watford City Middle School?
Watford City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Watford City Middle School rank among public schools in Watford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Watford City Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Watford City, 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 Watford City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckenzie Co 1?
Besides Watford City Middle School, Mckenzie Co 1 also operates Fox Hills Elementary School (663 students), Watford City High School (566 students), and Badlands Elementary School (538 students). See the Mckenzie Co 1 district page for the complete list.