Burke Central 36 School District
School District · Lignite, North Dakota
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Evaluating Burke Central 36?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burke Central 36 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Burke Central Elementary School
Lignite · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burke Central High School
Lignite · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#9 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,855
+$12,319 vs North Dakota median
District size
89 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Burke Central 36
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burke Central Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Burke Central High School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burke Central 36
Burke Central 36 is a Lignite, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 89 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. The district invests $28,855 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Burke Central 36 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burke Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Burke Central 36 students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burke Central 36, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burke Central 36 with test data.
Schools in Burke Central 36
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Lignite
- Total Enrollment
- 89
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burke Central 36?
Burke Central 36 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burke Central 36?
The average composite rating for Burke Central 36 is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burke Central 36?
Burke Central 36 spends $28,855 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burke Central 36?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burke Central 36 is 8.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burke Central 36?
Burke Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Burke Central 36 with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Burke Central 36?
Across schools in Burke Central 36 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
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- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
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- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
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- Milnor 2 (4)
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- Valley City 2 (4)
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- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
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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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