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4.0 avg / 10

Williston Basin 7 School District

School District · Williston, North Dakota

Students: 5,235
Teachers (FTE): 363
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

4.0

out of 10

Schools

9

7 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,031

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#134 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.3

below North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,031

$3,505 vs North Dakota median

District size

5,235 students

Much larger than North Dakota median

About Williston Basin 7

Williston Basin 7 is a Williston, North Dakota school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,235 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $13,031 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.0/10, Williston Basin 7 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Garden Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.

In standardized testing, Williston Basin 7 students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.1%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Williston Basin 7, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.1%
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State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Williston Basin 7 with test data.

District Details

City
Williston
Total Enrollment
5,235
Teachers (FTE)
363
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Williston Basin 7?

Williston Basin 7 has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Williston Basin 7?

The average composite rating for Williston Basin 7 is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Williston Basin 7?

Williston Basin 7 spends $13,031 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Williston Basin 7?

The average student-teacher ratio in Williston Basin 7 is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Williston Basin 7?

Garden Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Williston Basin 7 with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What are the test scores in Williston Basin 7?

Across schools in Williston Basin 7 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Williston Basin 7 compare to other districts in North Dakota?

Williston Basin 7 has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.0/10
Math Proficiency
29.0%
ELA Proficiency
29.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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