Top Rankings
Mckenzie Co 1 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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,792 students in Mckenzie Co 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Mckenzie Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
1,792 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mckenzie Co 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.46
# American Indian Students
67 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
11%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
354 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
6%
# Black Students
42 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,259 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
70%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
178
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,316 is higher than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,610 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,316
$17,988
Spending / Student
$22,610
$17,989
Best Mckenzie Co 1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third Street Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Watford City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,792 students.
What is the rank of Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District is ranked #129 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
70% of Mckenzie Co 1 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckenzie Co 1 School District?
Mckenzie Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Mckenzie Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,610 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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