Mandan 1 School District
School District · Mandan, North Dakota
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Mandan 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mandan 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.
Red Trail Elementary School
Mandan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brave Center Academy
Mandan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
Mandan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#125 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,150
$2,386 vs North Dakota median
District size
4,437 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Mandan 1 ranks #125 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Mandan 1's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Red Trail Elementary School (8.3/10), Brave Center Academy (6.2/10), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Mandan 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mandan 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Trail Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Brave Center Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Ft Lincoln Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Mandan Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lewis and Clark Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Mandan High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Custer Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Mary Stark Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mandan 1
Mandan 1 is a Mandan, North Dakota school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,437 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,150 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Mandan 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Red Trail Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Mandan 1 students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mandan 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mandan 1 with test data.
Schools in Mandan 1
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Mandan
- Total Enrollment
- 4,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 288
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mandan 1?
Mandan 1 has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mandan 1?
The average composite rating for Mandan 1 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mandan 1?
Mandan 1 spends $14,150 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mandan 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mandan 1 is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mandan 1?
Red Trail Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mandan 1 with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Mandan 1?
Across schools in Mandan 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mandan 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Mandan 1 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 11 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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Compare Mandan 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 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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