New Town Middle School

New Town Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of New Town, North Dakota. Serving students in Grades 7 and 8, the school has an enrollment of 139 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. With 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers personalized attention to each student.

The academic performance at New Town Middle School shows room for improvement, according to MySchoolScout’s rating of 3.8 out of 10 and its state ranking as #391 out of 457 schools in North Dakota (15th percentile). The school's academic score is 1.3/10, with only 18% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and a mere 6% proficient or above in Math. Despite the challenges reflected in these scores, New Town Middle School remains committed to supporting its students' educational needs within this remote community.

The school’s setting offers unique opportunities for fostering close-knit relationships between teachers, staff, and families.

With an enrollment of 139 students, New Town 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1, New Town Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, New Town 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.