Twin Buttes 37 School District

7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Twin Buttes 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 55 students in Twin Buttes 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public School in Twin Buttes 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
531 Schools
# Students
55 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Twin Buttes 37 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.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#130 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
44%
(2022-23)
33.3%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.50

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
78%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
70%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,182 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$855,000
$2,384 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$2,451 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,545
$19,402
Spending / Student
$29,182
$19,941

Best Twin Buttes 37 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District manages 1 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District is ranked #130 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Buttes 37 School District?
78% of Twin Buttes 37 School District students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Twin Buttes 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,182 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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