Belcourt 7 School District

1215 Wm Hardesty St
Belcourt, ND 58316
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Belcourt 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,518 students in Belcourt 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Belcourt 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
1,518 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Belcourt 7 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 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#158 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
39%
26%
44%
24%
44%
72%
85%
(2022-23)
47.1%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.50
% American Indian
99%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,953 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,885 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,953
$17,517
Spending / Student
$21,885
$17,519

Best Belcourt 7 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
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1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Turtle Mountain Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Tiny Turtles Preschool
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,518 students.
What is the rank of Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District is ranked #155 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belcourt 7 School District?
99% of Belcourt 7 School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Belcourt 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,885 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,518 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 72% (Top 20% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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