For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in New Salem-Almont 49 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 New Salem-Almont 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
377 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Salem-Almont 49 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.7%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
96%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,529. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,650 is less than the state median of $17,531. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,528
$17,529
Spending / Student
$15,650
$17,531
Best New Salem-Almont 49 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Salem-almont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District manages 2 public schools serving 377 students.
What is the rank of New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District is ranked #141 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.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
96% of New Salem-Almont 49 School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Salem-Almont 49 School District?
New Salem-Almont 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is New Salem-Almont 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,650 is less than the state median of $17,531. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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