Billings County 1 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 76 students in Billings County 1 School District. Billings County 1 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
The top ranked public schools in Billings County 1 School District are Demores Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Billings County 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 26% (majority American Indian).
Overview
| School District Name | Billings County 1 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.billingscounty.k12.nd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (701) 623-4363 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ND) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 543 Schools |
| # of Students | 76 Students | 116,329 Students |
| # of Teachers | 12 Teachers | 9,286 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Billings County 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ND) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9 out of 173 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 46% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.43 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 14,093 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 12% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 1,768 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 3 Students | 5,527 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 5,513 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 73 Students | 86,393 Students |
| % White Students | 96% | 74% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2,729 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 8 | 2,775 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 12 | 9,759 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 9 | 9,123 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 8 | 9,108 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 7 | 9,271 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 10 | 9,196 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 4 | 9,149 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 10 | 8,967 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 5 | 8,696 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 3 | 8,610 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 8,449 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 7,957 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 7,736 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 7,533 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $44,079 is higher than the state median of $16,063. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,855 is higher than the state median of $16,135. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ND) |
| Total Revenue | $3 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $3 MM | $4 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $44,079 | $16,063 |
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| Revenue / Student | $40,855 | $16,135 |
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Billings County 1 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Demores Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%350 BroadwayRank:10/Top 1%10
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Grades: PK-8 | 38 students
- Rank: #22.Prairie Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%12793 20th StRank:6/Top 50%10
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Grades: PK-8 | 38 students
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