WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

MCKENZIE CO 1
100 Third St NE
Watford City, ND 58854
455 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Watford City Middle School, located at 2313 Wolves Den Parkway in Watford City, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Watford City school system, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth for students during their critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the rapidly evolving Watford City area, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the region. By providing a comprehensive curriculum and utilizing modern facilities, the staff works to meet the diverse needs of their student body, ensuring that each learner has access to the resources necessary for success. For more specific information regarding faculty, student services, or school calendars, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us.
455
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (64.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    104 (22.9 %)
  • American Indian
    24 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
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: MCKENZIE CO 1
Phone: (701)444-3626
Website: http://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us/Domain/193
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 6 150
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio