WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.wachter.bismarckschools.org

1,000 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wachter Middle School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore a diverse range of interests, including core subjects, arts, and technology.

Beyond the classroom, Wachter Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. With a focus on the "Wachter Way," the staff strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their personal best and become responsible, lifelong learners.

1,000

Total Students

70.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	52
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	71
American Indian	117
Pacific Islander	5

White
725 (72.5 %)
American Indian
117 (11.7 %)
Two or More
71 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
52 (5.2 %)
Black
26 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4650
Website:	http://www.wachter.bismarckschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,000
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 344