For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 335 students in Richardton-Taylor 34 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 Richardton-Taylor 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
3 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
335 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 168 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
6,049 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
300 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
23
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,015 is higher than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,931 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
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Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
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Revenue / Student
$19,015
$17,988
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Spending / Student
$17,931
$17,989
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Best Richardton-Taylor 34 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 5-6
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District manages 3 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District is ranked #103 out of 168 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
90% of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Richardton-Taylor 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,931 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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