Top Rankings
Killdeer 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in Killdeer 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Killdeer 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority 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
607 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Killdeer 16 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
14%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
% White
72%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,389 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,114 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,389
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$38,114
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Killdeer 16 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killdeer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Killdeer High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District manages 2 public schools serving 607 students.
What is the rank of Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District is ranked #125 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Killdeer 16 School District?
72% of Killdeer 16 School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Killdeer 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,114 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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