Central Valley 3 School District
School District · Buxton, North Dakota
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Central Valley 3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Valley 3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Central Valley Elementary School
Buxton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Valley High School
Buxton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#10 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,706
$1,830 vs North Dakota median
District size
213 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Central Valley 3
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 | Central Valley Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Valley High School | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Valley 3
Central Valley 3 is a Buxton, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 213 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $14,706 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Central Valley 3 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Central Valley 3 students show an average math proficiency of 70.5% and ELA proficiency of 73.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central Valley 3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Valley 3 with test data.
Schools in Central Valley 3
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Buxton
- Total Enrollment
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Valley 3?
Central Valley 3 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 Central Valley 3?
The average composite rating for Central Valley 3 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 Central Valley 3?
Central Valley 3 spends $14,706 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Valley 3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Valley 3 is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Valley 3?
Central Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Central Valley 3 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Central Valley 3?
Across schools in Central Valley 3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.2%. 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
- 70.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.2%
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Compare Central Valley 3 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
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- 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)
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- 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)
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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