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#400 of 451 schools in ND

Beulah Middle School

Middle School · Beulah 27 · Beulah, ND

A Beulah 27 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

204 5th St NW, Beulah, ND 58523

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,708
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Beulah Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beulah Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beulah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,600

Median home value

$199,900

Median rent

$1,092/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Beulah 27

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beulah Middle School is listed in BEULAH 27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beulah Middle School

Beulah Middle School is a public middle school in Beulah, ND, part of Beulah 27, serving approximately 240 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beulah Middle School

What grades does Beulah Middle School serve?

Beulah Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Beulah Middle School?

Beulah Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beulah Middle School rank in ND?

Beulah Middle School ranks #400 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Beulah Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beulah Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beulah Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beulah Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beulah Middle School a charter school?

No, Beulah Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beulah Middle School a Title I school?

No, Beulah Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beulah Middle School?

22.1% of students at Beulah Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 58523)
3,277
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58523; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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