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Max 50 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 135 students in Max 50 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 Max 50 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), 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
532 Schools
# Students
135 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Max 50 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,178 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,244 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,178
$17,517
Spending / Student
$25,244
$17,519
Best Max 50 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Max Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Max High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Max 50 School District?
Max 50 School District manages 2 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Max 50 School District?
Max 50 School District is ranked #109 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Max 50 School District?
89% of Max 50 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Max 50 School District?
Max 50 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Max 50 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,244 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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