Park River Area 8 School District
School District · Park River, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Park River Area 8?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Park River Area 8 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Park River Area High School
Park River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park River Area Elementary School
Park River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#119 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,545
$4,991 vs North Dakota median
District size
476 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Park River Area 8
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 | Park River Area High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Park River Area Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.1/10, 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 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Park River Area 8 students show an average math proficiency of 50.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Park River Area 8 with test data.
Schools in Park River Area 8
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 5.9/10.
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 50.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
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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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