Tate Topa Tribal School serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: 4%
- Reading Proficiency: 4%
- Science Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tate Topa Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tate Topa Tribal School's student population of 448 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tate Topa Tribal School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Tate Topa Tribal School?
448 students attend Tate Topa Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tate Topa Tribal School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tate Topa Tribal School?
Tate Topa Tribal School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tate Topa Tribal School offer ?
Tate Topa Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tate Topa Tribal School part of?
Tate Topa Tribal School is part of Tate Topa Tribal School District.
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