Top Rankings
Marmarth 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 14 students in Marmarth 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public School in Marmarth 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
536 Schools
# Students
14 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marmarth 12 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$493,000
$2,154 MM
Spending
$354,000
$2,154 MM
Best Marmarth 12 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmarth Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 2nd Ave Se
Marmarth, ND 58643
(701) 279-5521
Marmarth, ND 58643
(701) 279-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marmarth 12 School District?
Marmarth 12 School District manages 1 public schools serving 14 students.
What is the rank of Marmarth 12 School District?
Marmarth 12 School District is ranked #34 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marmarth 12 School District?
93% of Marmarth 12 School District students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marmarth 12 School District?
Marmarth 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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