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Burke Central 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Burke Central 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Burke Central 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
89 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burke Central 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,539 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,348 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,539
$17,615
Spending / Student
$27,348
$17,617
Best Burke Central 36 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District is ranked #64 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burke Central 36 School District?
89% of Burke Central 36 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Burke Central 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,348 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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