JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the mid-sized junior highs in Minot, North Dakota, operated by MINOT 1, with 505 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8.

Across the 24 schools in MINOT 1 (8,878 students total), JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL shows that White students make up the majority at 78%. Beyond that, the school lists 9% Hispanic, 5% Native American, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.0:1. The state averages around 11.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Ward County) logs that median household income runs about $78,238, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 40 public schools in Ward County (combined enrollment of about 11,732 students).

Nearest neighbor: MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY, around 0.3 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Trend over the last 7 years. JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL's enrollment has decreased 34% since 2018, when it stood at 766 (now 505).

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.