Bismarck 1 School District
School District · Bismarck, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#97 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,570
$1,966 vs North Dakota median
District size
14,118 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
About Bismarck 1
Bismarck 1 is a Bismarck, North Dakota school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 14,118 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,570 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bismarck 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Rose Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bismarck 1 students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bismarck 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bismarck 1 with test data.
Schools in Bismarck 1
26 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Bismarck
- Total Enrollment
- 14,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 931
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bismarck 1?
Bismarck 1 has 26 schools in total — 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bismarck 1?
The average composite rating for Bismarck 1 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bismarck 1?
Bismarck 1 spends $14,570 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bismarck 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bismarck 1 is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bismarck 1?
Prairie Rose Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bismarck 1 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bismarck 1?
Across schools in Bismarck 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bismarck 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Bismarck 1 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ND
Compare Bismarck 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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