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Public School Review - Established 2003

Williston Basin 7 School District

1201 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (701) 572-1580
www.willistonschools.org

Top Rankings

Williston Basin 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,413 students in Williston Basin 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Williston Basin 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
11 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
5,413 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
Pre-K7417
Kind47350
143650
247653
347355
446352
541553
641152
740553
838050
938452
1034651
1133848
1233947
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District Rank

Williston Basin 7 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (ND)
#147 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWilliston Basin 7 School District
2023#147
2022#143
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27%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
202327%39%
202226%39%
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36%
44%
31%
44%
69%
85%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
202369%85%
202277%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.50

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
20240.550.48
20230.530.47
20220.520.45
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% American Indian
2%
11%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
20242%11%
20232%11%
20221%11%
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% Asian
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
20241%1%
20231%1%
20221%1%
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% Hispanic
20%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
202417%7%
202316%6%
202215%6%
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% Black
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
20246%5%
20236%5%
20226%5%
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% White
61%
70%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
202464%71%
202366%72%
202267%73%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearWilliston Basin 7 School DistrictNorth Dakota
20249%5%
20239%5%
202210%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

Best Williston Basin 7 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rickard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Williston High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hagan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mcvay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Easton Alternative High School
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Valley Elementary School
13565 60th St Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Gr: K-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Williston Middle School Central Campus
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Williston Middle School Central Campus Pk
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,413 students.
What is the rank of Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District is ranked #147 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williston Basin 7 School District?
61% of Williston Basin 7 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williston Basin 7 School District?
Williston Basin 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 69% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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