Grand Forks 1 School District
School District · Grand Forks, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Grand Forks 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grand Forks 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Discovery Elementary School
Grand Forks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nathan Twining Elementary School
Grand Forks Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Grand Forks Afb · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#71 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,267
$1,269 vs North Dakota median
District size
7,572 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Grand Forks 1 ranks #71 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Grand Forks 1's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Discovery Elementary School (9.0/10), Nathan Twining Elementary School (8.8/10), and Nathan Twining Middle School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.7/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Grand Forks 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Grand Forks 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Nathan Twining Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Nathan Twining Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | J Nelson Kelly Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Phoenix Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Schroeder Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | South Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Lewis and Clark Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Red River High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Century Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Grand Forks 1
Grand Forks 1 is a Grand Forks, North Dakota school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,572 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $15,267 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Grand Forks 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Discovery Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Grand Forks 1 students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grand Forks 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grand Forks 1 with test data.
Schools in Grand Forks 1
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Grand Forks
- Total Enrollment
- 7,572
- Teachers (FTE)
- 674
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Grand Forks 1 has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grand Forks 1?
The average composite rating for Grand Forks 1 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Grand Forks 1?
Grand Forks 1 spends $15,267 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Forks 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grand Forks 1 is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grand Forks 1?
Discovery Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Grand Forks 1 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Grand Forks 1?
Across schools in Grand Forks 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grand Forks 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Grand Forks 1 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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Compare Grand Forks 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- 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)
- Northern Cass 97 (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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