Top Rankings
North Star 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in North Star 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in North Star 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian 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
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
286 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star 10 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 164 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,860 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,406
$17,615
Spending / Student
$14,860
$17,617
Best North Star 10 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District manages 2 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District is ranked #59 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star 10 School District?
90% of North Star 10 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is North Star 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,860 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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