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#74 of 451 schools in ND

Top 16% in state

Wahpeton Middle School

Middle School · Wahpeton 37 · Wahpeton, ND

A Wahpeton 37 middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 10, Wahpeton, ND 58074

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Wahpeton Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wahpeton 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,452/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wahpeton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

0%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Circle of NationsEnrollment path unverified8.14–80.4 mi117Compare →
Breckenridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.97–82.1 mi89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wahpeton 37

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wahpeton Middle School is listed in WAHPETON 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wahpeton Middle School

Wahpeton Middle School is a public middle school in Wahpeton, ND, part of Wahpeton 37, serving approximately 275 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahpeton Middle School

What grades does Wahpeton Middle School serve?

Wahpeton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wahpeton Middle School?

Wahpeton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahpeton Middle School rank in ND?

Wahpeton Middle School ranks #74 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Wahpeton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahpeton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wahpeton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahpeton Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wahpeton Middle School a charter school?

No, Wahpeton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wahpeton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wahpeton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahpeton Middle School?

33.8% of students at Wahpeton 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 58074)
44
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 58074; 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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