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7.6 avg / 10

Burke Central 36 School District

School District · Lignite, North Dakota

Students: 89
Teachers (FTE): 10

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,855

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.9:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#15 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$28,855

+$12,319 vs North Dakota median

District size

89 students

Smaller than North Dakota median

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 7.6/10, 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 9.7/10.

In standardized testing, Burke Central 36 students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 47.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.9%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Burke Central 36 with test data.

Schools in Burke Central 36

2 schools

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 7.6/10. 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 9.7/10.

What are the test scores in Burke Central 36?

Across schools in Burke Central 36 with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
47.3%
ELA Proficiency
38.9%

Resources

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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 methodology

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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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