Enrollment
326
Middle
STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TURTLE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL·NCES 590002500172
Turtle Mountain Middle School
1330 Braves Boulevard, Belcourt, ND 58316 · (701) 477-6471 · Rolette County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
33 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
323 students
STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 106 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 110 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 110 | 34% |
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 49% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Mountain Middle School this school | 326 | 99.1% | N/A |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Belcourt | 318 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Circle of Nations Wahpeton | 121 | 97.5% | N/A |
| WARWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL Warwick | 52 | 100.0% | N/A |
| NEW TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL New Town | 126 | 46.8% | N/A |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Minot | 482 | 50.4% | N/A |
Matched among North Dakota middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Turtle Mountain Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 326 | #23 of 43 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #6 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.0% | #28 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.1% | #2 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.9% | #3 of 13 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
326
-76 (-19%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 326 | 32.5 | 10.0:1 | 99% (323) |
| 2023-24 | 321 | 17 | 18.9:1 | 99% (318) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 14.5 | 22.1:1 | 99% (318) |
| 2017-18 | 402 | N/A | N/A | 100% (402) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Turtle Mountain Middle School.
About Turtle Mountain Middle School
Turtle Mountain Middle School, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, is a low-enrollment middle school. Grades offered run from 6 through 8, with 326 students enrolled. For comparison, middle schools in North Dakota average about 453 students.
Federal records list Turtle Mountain Middle School as its own district.
The student body at Turtle Mountain Middle School is 100% Native American. The school's diversity index is 0%, meaning two students picked at random have a 0% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Turtle Mountain Middle School was 10.0:1. This ratio sits 1.7 below the 11.7:1 average for middle schools in North Dakota. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 99%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Rolette County, the median household income is $59,517, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 20%. There are 21 public schools in Rolette County, enrolling about 4,695 students in all.
The shortest distance from Turtle Mountain Middle School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles: 7.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Compared with 2017-18, the school had 76 fewer students in 2024-25.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Rolette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,924
Census ACS
Median income
$59,517
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,695 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Belcourt
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 605 students
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 557 students
- Turtle Mountain Elementary SchoolElementary · 544 students
- Turtle Mountain High SchoolHigh · 541 students
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 318 students
- Ojibwa Indian SchoolElementary · 220 students
Nearby schools
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 318
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 557
- Turtle Mountain High School0.2 mi · 541
- TINY TURTLES PRESCHOOL0.3 mi · 38
- TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 605
- Turtle Mountain Elementary School0.3 mi · 544
Frequently asked questions
About Turtle Mountain Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Turtle Mountain Middle School?
Turtle Mountain Middle School enrolls approximately 326 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Turtle Mountain Middle School serve?
Turtle Mountain Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Middle School is approximately 10.0:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Turtle Mountain Middle School?
At Turtle Mountain Middle School, the student body is approximately .
Who oversees Turtle Mountain Middle School?
Turtle Mountain Middle School is overseen by Turtle Mountain Middle School in Rolette County.
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