Eight Mile 6 School District

203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Eight Mile 6 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in Eight Mile 6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Eight Mile 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
319 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eight Mile 6 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#139 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
39%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
85%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
14.5%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.50

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
38%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
1%

Showing 1990–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,978 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,091 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,384 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$2,451 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,978
$19,402

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,091
$19,941

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Eight Mile 6 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District manages 2 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District is ranked #142 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 Eight Mile 6 School District?
45% of Eight Mile 6 School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Eight Mile 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,091 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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