Fessenden-bowdon 25 School District
School District · Fessenden, North Dakota
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fessenden-bowdon 25 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
Fessenden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fessenden-bowdon High School
Fessenden · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#25 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,542
+$2,006 vs North Dakota median
District size
195 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Fessenden-bowdon 25
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 | Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Fessenden-bowdon High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fessenden-bowdon 25
Fessenden-bowdon 25 is a Fessenden, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 195 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $18,542 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Fessenden-bowdon 25 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Fessenden-bowdon 25 students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fessenden-bowdon 25, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fessenden-bowdon 25 with test data.
Schools in Fessenden-bowdon 25
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Fessenden
- Total Enrollment
- 195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fessenden-bowdon 25?
Fessenden-bowdon 25 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 Fessenden-bowdon 25?
The average composite rating for Fessenden-bowdon 25 is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fessenden-bowdon 25?
Fessenden-bowdon 25 spends $18,542 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fessenden-bowdon 25?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fessenden-bowdon 25 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fessenden-bowdon 25?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fessenden-bowdon 25 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Fessenden-bowdon 25?
Across schools in Fessenden-bowdon 25 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
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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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