Memorial Middle School

Memorial Middle School serves 174 students in grades 6-8 on Minot Air Force Base, providing a close-knit educational environment with a favorable 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio and 14 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as a strong academic performer, ranking 97th out of 457 middle schools statewide and placing in the 79th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. Students demonstrate solid achievement in English Language Arts, with 62% performing at proficient or above levels across all grade levels.

Math performance shows room for growth, with 42% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's overall academic score of 8.2 out of 10 reflects its commitment to educational excellence within the military community. Memorial Middle School serves families in the 58704 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $72,237 and only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

About 26% of adults in the community hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school operates in Ward County's rural setting, providing education to military families and others in this tight-knit Air Force base community where students benefit from the stability and support typical of military installations.

With an enrollment of 174 students, Memorial Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Memorial Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.