Central Cass 17 School District
School District · Casselton, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Central Cass 17?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Cass 17 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Central Cass Elementary School
Casselton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Cass Middle School
Casselton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Cass High School
Casselton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#56 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,254
$4,282 vs North Dakota median
District size
1,032 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Central Cass 17 ranks #56 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Central Cass 17's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Cass Elementary School (7.4/10), Central Cass Middle School (6.4/10), and Central Cass High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Cass 17
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Cass Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Cass Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Cass High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Cass 17
Central Cass 17 is a Casselton, North Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,032 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,254 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Central Cass 17 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Cass Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Central Cass 17 students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central Cass 17, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Cass 17 with test data.
Schools in Central Cass 17
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Casselton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,032
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Cass 17?
Central Cass 17 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Cass 17?
The average composite rating for Central Cass 17 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Cass 17?
Central Cass 17 spends $12,254 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Cass 17?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Cass 17 is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Cass 17?
Central Cass Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Central Cass 17 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Central Cass 17?
Across schools in Central Cass 17 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Cass 17 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Central Cass 17 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 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 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
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- Milnor 2 (4)
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- Valley City 2 (4)
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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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