Dickinson 1 School District

444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dickinson 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,878 students in Dickinson 1 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 Dickinson 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
12 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
3,878 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dickinson 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ND)
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dickinson 1  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dickinson 1  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.
43%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dickinson 1  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.
88%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dickinson 1  School District and public school graduation rate of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.46
# American Indian Students
97 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
11%
# Asian Students
46 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
433 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
159 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,982 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
77%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
85
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
383
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
240
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,255 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dickinson 1  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
$75 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total spending of Dickinson 1  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
$16,118
$17,988
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dickinson 1  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
$19,255
$17,989
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dickinson 1  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 Dickinson 1 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 10th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Community High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
230 3rd Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Dickinson Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
599 11th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
P S Berg Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Heart River Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th St Sw
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Dickinson High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 3rd Ave Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dickinson 1 School District?
Dickinson 1 School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,878 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson 1 School District?
Dickinson 1 School District is ranked #103 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson 1 School District?
77% of Dickinson 1 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickinson 1 School District?
Dickinson 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dickinson 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,255 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,878 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 88% (Top 20% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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