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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 210 students in Central Valley 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Central Valley 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
531 Schools
# Students
210 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Valley 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 167 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
% White
93%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,067 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,733 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,067
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,733
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Central Valley 3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Valley 3 School District?
Central Valley 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 210 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley 3 School District?
Central Valley 3 School District is ranked #3 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley 3 School District?
93% of Central Valley 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 $16,733 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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