Nesson 2 School District
School District · Ray, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#52 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,960
$576 vs North Dakota median
District size
445 students
Larger than North Dakota median
About Nesson 2
Nesson 2 is a Ray, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 445 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $15,960 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Nesson 2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ray Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Nesson 2 students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nesson 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nesson 2 with test data.
Schools in Nesson 2
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Ray
- Total Enrollment
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nesson 2?
Nesson 2 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 Nesson 2?
The average composite rating for Nesson 2 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nesson 2?
Nesson 2 spends $15,960 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nesson 2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nesson 2 is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nesson 2?
Ray Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Nesson 2 with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Nesson 2?
Across schools in Nesson 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ND
Compare Nesson 2 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
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- 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)
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- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
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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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