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MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY

1215 36th Ave NW, Minot, ND 58701MINOT 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
11
Students
Total enrolled
$16,919
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
550.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 3471% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 11 students in grades 06–08 in Minot, North Dakota.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,919 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY is a small middle in Minot, North Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 11 students. The district invests $16,919 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 550.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY

11
Total Students
550.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution4 male · 7 female
36%
64%
Male 36%Female 64%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
82%
9%
9%
White82%
Black9%
Native American9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 381303000944

Academic Outcomes at MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,919Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,919
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,444
Student Support$3,215
Administration$2,030
Operations$2,538
Other$1,692
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,919 spent per student, an estimated $7,495 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
29%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,919/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 550.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
Middle
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOLERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOLSOURIS RIVER CAMPUS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLMINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMINOT 1 →
Phone: (701)857-4466
NCES ID: 381303000944
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Minot seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MINOT 1
Other
CENTRAL CAMPUS SCHOOL
1,085 students · 09–10
● 60 opp24% FRL
High
MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
933 students · 11–12
● 60 opp22% FRL
Mid
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
840 students · 06–08
● 60 opp31% FRL
Mid
ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
689 students · 06–08
● 55 opp32% FRL
Elem
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
528 students · PK–05
● 55 opp37% FRL
Elem
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
461 students · PK–05
● 60 opp29% FRL
Elem
JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
433 students · PK–05
● 60 opp29% FRL
Elem
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
412 students · PK–05
● 55 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1215 36th Ave NW, Minot, ND 58701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.