WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.wahpetonschools.org

267 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wahpeton Middle School, located at 1265 12th St N in Wahpeton, North Dakota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Wahpeton Public School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The institution prioritizes creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and character building during these formative years.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to help students explore their interests and build a sense of belonging. By maintaining a connection to the broader Wahpeton school system, the middle school emphasizes continuity and preparation for future success. Those interested in specific school policies, staff directories, or current district initiatives can find further information on their official website at [http://www.wahpetonschools.org](http://www.wahpetonschools.org).

267

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	22

White
217 (81.3 %)
American Indian
22 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.2 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	WAHPETON 37
Phone:	(701)642-6687
Website:	http://www.wahpetonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 84

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 77