NEW TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW TOWN 1
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
158 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
New Town Elementary School is located in New Town, North Dakota, and serves as a key educational institution within the New Town Public School District. Situated on the Fort Berthold Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the community, often balancing traditional academic curricula with programs that honor and reflect the cultural heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader New Town school system, the elementary school is committed to improving student outcomes through community engagement and dedicated instructional staff. The school administration and faculty work to create a bridge between home and school life, recognizing the importance of local involvement in a student’s success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, providing resources and educational opportunities that aim to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed both within the reservation and in the global landscape.
158
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    135 (85.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (6.3 %)
  • White
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
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: NEW TOWN 1
Phone: (701)627-3658
Website: http://www.newtown.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 7 72
Grade 8 86
Gender Ratio