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#193 of 451 schools in ND

Top 43% in state

Erik Ramstad Middle School

Middle School · Minot 1 · Minot, ND

A Minot 1 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1215 36th Ave NW, Minot, ND 58703

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,253
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Erik Ramstad Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

30.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Erik Ramstad 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), 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

$82,926

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–80.0 mi7Compare →
Bishop Ryan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.0 mi362Compare →
Jim Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–83.4 mi850Compare →
Dakota Memorial SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private4–123.7 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Minot 1

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#7 of 20
District spending per student
$15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Erik Ramstad Middle School is listed in MINOT 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Erik Ramstad Middle School

Erik Ramstad Middle School is a public middle school in Minot, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 686 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Erik Ramstad Middle School

What grades does Erik Ramstad Middle School serve?

Erik Ramstad Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Erik Ramstad Middle School?

Erik Ramstad Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Erik Ramstad Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Erik Ramstad Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Erik Ramstad Middle School rank in ND?

Erik Ramstad Middle School ranks #193 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Erik Ramstad Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Erik Ramstad Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Erik Ramstad Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Erik Ramstad Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Erik Ramstad Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Erik Ramstad Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

30.6% of students at Erik Ramstad 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
686
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 58703)
22,604
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
33.2
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 58703; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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