Rugby 5 School District
School District · Rugby, North Dakota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
617
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
617
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Rugby 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rugby 5 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Rugby High School
Rugby · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rugby Ely Elementary School
Rugby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#37 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,723
$813 vs North Dakota median
District size
617 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Rugby 5
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 | Rugby High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rugby Ely Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rugby 5
Rugby 5 is a Rugby, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 617 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $15,723 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Rugby 5 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rugby High School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Rugby 5 students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rugby 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rugby 5 with test data.
Schools in Rugby 5
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Rugby
- Total Enrollment
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- District spending per student
- $15,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rugby 5?
Rugby 5 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 Rugby 5?
The average composite rating for Rugby 5 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rugby 5?
Rugby 5's district-level spending was $15,723 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rugby 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rugby 5 is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rugby 5?
Rugby High School is the highest-rated school in Rugby 5 with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Rugby 5?
Across schools in Rugby 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
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Compare Rugby 5 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)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (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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