Northwood 129 School District
School District · Northwood, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Northwood 129?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northwood 129 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Northwood Elementary School
Northwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northwood High School
Northwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#78 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,102
$1,434 vs North Dakota median
District size
341 students
Typical than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Northwood 129
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 | Northwood Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Northwood High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwood 129
Northwood 129 is a Northwood, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 341 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $15,102 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Northwood 129 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Northwood 129 students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwood 129, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwood 129 with test data.
Schools in Northwood 129
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Northwood
- Total Enrollment
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwood 129?
Northwood 129 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 Northwood 129?
The average composite rating for Northwood 129 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northwood 129?
Northwood 129 spends $15,102 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwood 129?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwood 129 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwood 129?
Northwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northwood 129 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Northwood 129?
Across schools in Northwood 129 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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Compare Northwood 129 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)
- 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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