FORT YATES MIDDLE SCHOOL

FT YATES 4
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
44 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Yates Middle School is located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, serving as a key educational institution within the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. As part of the Standing Rock Community School district, the middle school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that integrates core curriculum standards with the unique cultural heritage of the local community. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the preservation of Lakota/Dakota traditions. By providing a blend of modern educational resources and culturally relevant programming, Fort Yates Middle School aims to empower its students to succeed in a diverse world while maintaining a strong connection to their identity and heritage. The school serves as a central hub for students in the region, prioritizing student development through a combination of classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and community partnership.
44
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    43 (97.7 %)
  • White
    1 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FT YATES 4
Phone: (701)854-3819
Website: http://www.fort-yates.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 7
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio