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Velva 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 451 students in Velva 1 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 Velva 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
451 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Velva 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
425 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
31
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,541 in this school district is less 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 $14,754 is less than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,541
$17,988
Spending / Student
$14,754
$17,989
Best Velva 1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velva High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Velva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Velva 1 School District?
Velva 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 451 students.
What is the rank of Velva 1 School District?
Velva 1 School District is ranked #44 out of 168 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Velva 1 School District?
94% of Velva 1 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Velva 1 School District?
Velva 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Velva 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,754 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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