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#420 of 451 schools in ND
Grafton Junior High School
Middle School · Grafton 18 · Grafton, ND
A Grafton 18 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1556 school road, Grafton, ND 58237
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grafton Junior High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grafton Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average695/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,056
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Grafton 18
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grafton Junior High School is listed in GRAFTON 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grafton Junior High School
Grafton Junior High School is a public middle school in Grafton, ND, part of Grafton 18, serving approximately 133 students in grades 7th-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grafton Junior High School
What grades does Grafton Junior High School serve?
Grafton Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Grafton Junior High School?
Grafton Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grafton Junior High School rank in ND?
Grafton Junior High School ranks #420 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Grafton Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grafton Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Grafton Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grafton Junior High School has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Grafton Junior High School a charter school?
No, Grafton Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grafton Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Grafton Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grafton Junior High School?
48.1% of students at Grafton Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Walsh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (701) 352-1930
- Area population (ZIP 58237)
- 5,051
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 58237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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