Williston Basin 7 School District
School District · Williston, North Dakota
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,031
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Williston Basin 7 with test data.
Schools in Williston Basin 7
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in ND
Compare Williston Basin 7 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (3)
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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