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#220 of 451 schools in ND
Top 49% in state
Fort Yates Middle School
Middle School · Ft Yates 4 · Fort Yates, ND
A Ft Yates 4 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 797, Fort Yates, ND 58538
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Yates Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Yates 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,545
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$447/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
47%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Rock Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ft Yates 4
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $87,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Yates Middle School is listed in FT YATES 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Yates Middle School
Fort Yates Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Yates, ND, part of Ft Yates 4, serving approximately 53 students in grades 5th-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Yates Middle School
What grades does Fort Yates Middle School serve?
Fort Yates Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Yates Middle School?
Fort Yates Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Yates Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Yates Middle School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Yates Middle School rank in ND?
Fort Yates Middle School ranks #220 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Fort Yates Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Yates Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Fort Yates Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Yates Middle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Yates Middle School a charter school?
No, Fort Yates Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Yates Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fort Yates Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Yates Middle School?
100.0% of students at Fort Yates 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
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sioux County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (701) 854-3819
- Area population (ZIP 58538)
- 2,179
- Area median age
- 28
Official sources & links
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 58538; 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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