Maple Valley 4 School District
School District · Tower City, North Dakota
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Evaluating Maple Valley 4?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maple Valley 4 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Maple Valley Elementary School
Tower City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Valley High School
Tower City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#3 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,744
+$208 vs North Dakota median
District size
244 students
Typical than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Maple Valley 4
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Valley Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Maple Valley High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Maple Valley 4
Maple Valley 4 is a Tower City, North Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 244 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. District-level spending was $16,744 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Maple Valley 4 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Maple Valley 4 students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Maple Valley 4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Maple Valley 4 with test data.
Schools in Maple Valley 4
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Tower City
- Total Enrollment
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- District spending per student
- $16,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maple Valley 4?
Maple Valley 4 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Maple Valley 4?
The average composite rating for Maple Valley 4 is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Maple Valley 4?
Maple Valley 4's district-level spending was $16,744 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Maple Valley 4?
The average student-teacher ratio in Maple Valley 4 is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Maple Valley 4?
Maple Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Maple Valley 4 with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Maple Valley 4?
Across schools in Maple Valley 4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Maple Valley 4 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Maple Valley 4 has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 3 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Maple Valley 4 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)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (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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