For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 358 students in New Salem-Almont 49 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 New Salem-Almont 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
358 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
New Salem-Almont 49 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,049 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
348 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
97%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
33
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,480 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,352
$17,988
Spending / Student
$16,480
$17,989
Best New Salem-Almont 49 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
New Salem-almont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District manages 2 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District is ranked #140 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.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
97% of New Salem-Almont 49 School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is New Salem-Almont 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,480 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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