For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 students in Burke Central 36 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 Burke Central 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
98 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Burke Central 36 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,049 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
84 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
86%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
11
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
4
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,918 is higher than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,837 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,918
$17,988
Spending / Student
$24,837
$17,989
Best Burke Central 36 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District is ranked #108 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke Central 36 School District?
86% of Burke Central 36 School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Burke Central 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,837 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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