North Star 10 School District
School District · Cando, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating North Star 10?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Star 10 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Star High School
Cando · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Star Elementary School
Cando · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#83 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,532
$3,004 vs North Dakota median
District size
286 students
Typical than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in North Star 10
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 | North Star High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | North Star Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Star 10
North Star 10 is a Cando, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 286 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $13,532 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, North Star 10 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Star High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, North Star 10 students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Star 10, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Star 10 with test data.
Schools in North Star 10
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Cando
- Total Enrollment
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Star 10?
North Star 10 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 North Star 10?
The average composite rating for North Star 10 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Star 10?
North Star 10 spends $13,532 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Star 10?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Star 10 is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Star 10?
North Star High School is the highest-rated school in North Star 10 with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in North Star 10?
Across schools in North Star 10 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.3%
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Compare North Star 10 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
- 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)
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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