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Ashley 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 121 students in Ashley 9 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 Ashley 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
121 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashley 9 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,132 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,760 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,384 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,451 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,132
$19,402
Spending / Student
$24,760
$19,941
Best Ashley 9 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 W Main St
Ashley, ND 58413
(701) 288-3456
Ashley, ND 58413
(701) 288-3456
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
703 W Main St
Ashley, ND 58413
(701) 288-3456
Ashley, ND 58413
(701) 288-3456
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashley 9 School District?
Ashley 9 School District manages 2 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Ashley 9 School District?
Ashley 9 School District is ranked #130 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley 9 School District?
93% of Ashley 9 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashley 9 School District?
Ashley 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Ashley 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,760 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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