Central Valley 3 School District

1556 Hwy 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Central Valley 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Central Valley 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Central Valley 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
215 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Central Valley 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#3 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Central Valley 3  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Valley 3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Valley 3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Central Valley 3  School District and public school graduation rate of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,049 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
204 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
14
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,353 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,153 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total revenue of Central Valley 3  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total spending of Central Valley 3  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,353
$17,988
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Central Valley 3  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,153
$17,989
This chart display average spending per public school student in Central Valley 3  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Valley 3 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Valley 3 School District?
Central Valley 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley 3 School District?
Central Valley 3 School District is ranked #1 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley 3 School District?
95% of Central Valley 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Valley 3 School District?
Central Valley 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Central Valley 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,153 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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