Dunseith 1 School District
School District · Dunseith, North Dakota
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Dunseith 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dunseith 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dunseith High School
Dunseith · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dunseith Elementary School
Dunseith · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#128 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,318
+$6,782 vs North Dakota median
District size
548 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Dunseith 1
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 | Dunseith High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Dunseith Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dunseith 1
Dunseith 1 is a Dunseith, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 548 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $23,318 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Dunseith 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dunseith High School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Dunseith 1 students show an average math proficiency of 24.3% and ELA proficiency of 24.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dunseith 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dunseith 1 with test data.
Schools in Dunseith 1
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Dunseith
- Total Enrollment
- 548
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dunseith 1?
Dunseith 1 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 Dunseith 1?
The average composite rating for Dunseith 1 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dunseith 1?
Dunseith 1 spends $23,318 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dunseith 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dunseith 1 is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dunseith 1?
Dunseith High School is the highest-rated school in Dunseith 1 with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Dunseith 1?
Across schools in Dunseith 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.4%. 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.4%
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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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