Enrollment
485
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williston, ND
Williston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Williston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380040500912
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williston Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williston Middle School
Williston Middle School is a large middle school in Williston, North Dakota, enrolling 485 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.4% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williston Basin 7 spends $13,430 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students) and Bakken Elementary School (627 students) alongside Williston Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williston Middle School compares
Williston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 28% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$13,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williston Basin 7, which includes Williston Middle School.
$13,430
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Williston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bakken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Missouri Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williston Middle School
How many students attend Williston Middle School?
Williston Middle School has 485 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williston, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williston Middle School?
20.4% of students at Williston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston Middle School?
Williston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williston Middle School rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Williston, 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 Williston on the city page.
Is Williston Middle School a good school?
Williston Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williston Basin 7?
Besides Williston Middle School, Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students), Bakken Elementary School (627 students), and Hagan Elementary School (486 students). See the Williston Basin 7 district page for the complete list.
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