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Burke Central 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 95 students in Burke Central 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Burke Central 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
532 Schools
# Students
95 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burke Central 36 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.50
% American Indian
6%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
82%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,737 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,621 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,737
$17,517
Spending / Student
$25,621
$17,519
Best Burke Central 36 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Central High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 95 students.
What is the rank of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District is ranked #108 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burke Central 36 School District?
82% of Burke Central 36 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $25,621 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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