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Central Cass 17 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,003 students in Central Cass 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Central Cass 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
3 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
1,003 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Central Cass 17 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 168 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.46
# American Indian Students
14 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
22 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
943 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
69
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,073 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,022 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,073
$17,988
Spending / Student
$14,022
$17,989
Best Central Cass 17 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Cass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Central Cass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,003 students.
What is the rank of Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District is ranked #35 out of 168 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Cass 17 School District?
94% of Central Cass 17 School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Central Cass 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,022 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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