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4.8 avg / 10

Park River Area 8 School District

School District · Park River, North Dakota

Students: 476
Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,545

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#128 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.5

below North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,545

$4,991 vs North Dakota median

District size

476 students

Larger than North Dakota median

About Park River Area 8

Park River Area 8 is a Park River, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $11,545 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Park River Area 8 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Park River Area High School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Park River Area 8 students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Park River Area 8, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Park River Area 8 with test data.

Schools in Park River Area 8

2 schools

District Details

State
North Dakota
City
Park River
Total Enrollment
476
Teachers (FTE)
36
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Park River Area 8?

Park River Area 8 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 Park River Area 8?

The average composite rating for Park River Area 8 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Park River Area 8?

Park River Area 8 spends $11,545 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Park River Area 8?

The average student-teacher ratio in Park River Area 8 is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Park River Area 8?

Park River Area High School is the highest-rated school in Park River Area 8 with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Park River Area 8?

Across schools in Park River Area 8 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. 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
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
40.8%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

Resources

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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 methodology

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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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