Beach 3 School District

600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Beach 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 266 students in Beach 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Beach 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
266 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beach 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#17 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
39%
50-54%
44%
60-64%
44%
70%
85%
(2022-23)
34.7%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,075 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,823 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,075
$17,517
Spending / Student
$19,823
$17,519

Best Beach 3 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beach High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beach 3 School District?
Beach 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 266 students.
What is the rank of Beach 3 School District?
Beach 3 School District is ranked #16 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beach 3 School District?
89% of Beach 3 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beach 3 School District?
Beach 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Beach 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,823 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 70% (Top 20% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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