Stanley 2 School District
School District · Stanley, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
779
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Stanley 2?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stanley 2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Stanley High School
Stanley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stanley Elementary School
Stanley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#121 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,713
$2,823 vs North Dakota median
District size
779 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Stanley 2
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 | Stanley High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Stanley Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stanley 2
Stanley 2 is a Stanley, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 779 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $13,713 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Stanley 2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stanley High School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Stanley 2 students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Stanley 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stanley 2 with test data.
Schools in Stanley 2
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Stanley
- Total Enrollment
- 779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stanley 2?
Stanley 2 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 Stanley 2?
The average composite rating for Stanley 2 is 5.0/10. 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 Stanley 2?
Stanley 2's district-level spending was $13,713 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 Stanley 2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stanley 2 is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stanley 2?
Stanley High School is the highest-rated school in Stanley 2 with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Stanley 2?
Across schools in Stanley 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.7%. 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Stanley 2 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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