Minot 1 School District
School District · Minot, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Minot 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Minot 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.
John Hoeven Elementary School
Minot · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memorial Middle School
Minot Afb · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Plains Elementary School
Minot Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#104 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,253
$1,283 vs North Dakota median
District size
7,680 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Minot 1 ranks #104 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Minot 1's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Hoeven Elementary School (8.7/10), Memorial Middle School (8.2/10), and North Plains Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Minot 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Minot 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hoeven Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Memorial Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | North Plains Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jim Hill Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bel Air Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Bell Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Erik Ramstad Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Dakota Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Edison Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Magic City Campus High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Minot 1
Minot 1 is a Minot, North Dakota school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 7,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $15,253 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Minot 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Hoeven Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Minot 1 students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Minot 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Minot 1 with test data.
Schools in Minot 1
22 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Minot
- Total Enrollment
- 7,680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 543
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Minot 1?
Minot 1 has 22 schools in total — 14 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 Minot 1?
The average composite rating for Minot 1 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Minot 1?
Minot 1 spends $15,253 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Minot 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Minot 1 is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Minot 1?
John Hoeven Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Minot 1 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Minot 1?
Across schools in Minot 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Minot 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Minot 1 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 22 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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Compare Minot 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- 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)
- 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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