Top Rankings
Scranton 33 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 138 students in Scranton 33 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Scranton 33 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
138 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scranton 33 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 167 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.48
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,746 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,181 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,746
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,181
$17,617
Best Scranton 33 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scranton 33 School District?
Scranton 33 School District manages 2 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of Scranton 33 School District?
Scranton 33 School District is ranked #37 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton 33 School District?
95% of Scranton 33 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scranton 33 School District?
Scranton 33 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Scranton 33 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,181 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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