New Salem-almont 49 School District
School District · New Salem, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating New Salem-almont 49?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Salem-almont 49 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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New Salem-almont High School
New Salem · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie View Elementary School
New Salem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#94 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,186
$350 vs North Dakota median
District size
379 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in New Salem-almont 49
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Salem-almont High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie View Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Salem-almont 49
New Salem-almont 49 is a New Salem, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 379 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $16,186 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, New Salem-almont 49 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Salem-almont High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, New Salem-almont 49 students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Salem-almont 49, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Salem-almont 49 with test data.
Schools in New Salem-almont 49
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- New Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Salem-almont 49?
New Salem-almont 49 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 New Salem-almont 49?
The average composite rating for New Salem-almont 49 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Salem-almont 49?
New Salem-almont 49 spends $16,186 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Salem-almont 49?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Salem-almont 49 is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Salem-almont 49?
New Salem-almont High School is the highest-rated school in New Salem-almont 49 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in New Salem-almont 49?
Across schools in New Salem-almont 49 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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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