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Park River Area 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Park River Area 8 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 Park River Area 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority 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
531 Schools
# Students
470 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Park River Area 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,185 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,384 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,451 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,721
$19,402
Spending / Student
$16,185
$19,941
Best Park River Area 8 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 470 students.
What is the rank of Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District is ranked #64 out of 163 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Park River Area 8 School District?
90% of Park River Area 8 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Park River Area 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,185 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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