Average
#220 of 451 schools in ND
Top 49% in state
Fort Yates Middle School
Middle School · FT YATES 4
PO Box 797, Fort Yates, ND 58538
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Dakota schools
#220 of 451
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Fort Yates Middle School
Fort Yates Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Yates, ND, part of FT YATES 4. Fort Yates Middle School serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Fort Yates Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 451 schools in ND.
Structured state assessment records for Fort Yates Middle School show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- ND avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Fort Yates Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Fort Yates Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Fort Yates Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Fort Yates Middle School — Students at Fort Yates Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores ND EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Fort Yates Middle School Compares
See how Fort Yates Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 797, Fort Yates, ND 58538
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fort Yates Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Wakpala Middle School - 04 (rated 7.8/10, 33.2 miles away, in nearby Wakpala), which scores notably higher. Additionally, McLaughlin Middle School - 03 (rated 4.0/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Mclaughlin), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fort Yates, see our Fort Yates schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 33.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Rock Community School Fort Yates | 0.0 mi | — |
| FORT YATES PK SCHOOL Fort Yates | 0.1 mi | — |
| ST BERNARD MISSION SCHOOL Fort Yates | 2.2 mi | — |
| SELFRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Selfridge | 12.2 mi | — |
| SELFRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Selfridge | 12.2 mi | — |
| CANNON BALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cannon Ball | 21.0 mi | 6.0 |
| McLaughlin Elementary - 02 Mclaughlin | 20.6 mi | 3.8 |
| McLaughlin High School - 01 Mclaughlin | 20.7 mi | 4.8 |
| McLaughlin Middle School - 03 Mclaughlin | 20.7 mi | 4.0 |
| SOLEN HIGH SCHOOL Solen | 21.1 mi | 5.8 |
| LITTLE EAGLE GRANT SCHOOL Little Eagle | 29.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Little Eagle School Little Eagle | 29.5 mi | 7.6 |
| LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Linton | 24.7 mi | 9.4 |
| LINTON HIGH SCHOOL Linton | 24.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Wakpala Elementary - 02 Wakpala | 33.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Wakpala High School - 01 Wakpala | 33.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Wakpala Middle School - 04 Wakpala | 33.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Rock Creek Grant School Bullhead | 29.8 mi | 5.3 |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL Hazelton | 33.1 mi | 8.8 |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hazelton | 33.1 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 58538 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,545
Median Home Value
$82,400
Median Rent
$447/mo
Population
2,179
College Educated
12.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty Rate
47%
Median Age
28
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| WARWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL Warwick, ND | 6.1 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sioux County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (701) 854-3819
Resources & Links
District
FT YATES 4- District Enrollment
- 62
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $87,596
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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