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Hillsboro 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 515 students in Hillsboro 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hillsboro 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority 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
515 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hillsboro 9 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
457 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
37
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,596 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 $13,480 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,596
$17,988
Spending / Student
$13,480
$17,989
Best Hillsboro 9 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District manages 3 public schools serving 515 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District is ranked #73 out of 168 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro 9 School District?
89% of Hillsboro 9 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsboro 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,480 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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