Wahpeton 37 School District
School District · Wahpeton, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,897
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,897
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Wahpeton 37?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wahpeton 37 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Wahpeton Middle School
Wahpeton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wahpeton High School
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Wahpeton Elementary School
Wahpeton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#114 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,897
$2,639 vs North Dakota median
District size
1,209 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Wahpeton 37 ranks #114 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Wahpeton 37's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wahpeton Middle School (7.9/10), Wahpeton High School (4.5/10), and Wahpeton Elementary School (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wahpeton 37
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wahpeton Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Wahpeton High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Wahpeton Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wahpeton 37
Wahpeton 37 is a Wahpeton, North Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,209 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,897 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Wahpeton 37 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wahpeton Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Wahpeton 37 students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wahpeton 37, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wahpeton 37 with test data.
Schools in Wahpeton 37
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Wahpeton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wahpeton 37?
Wahpeton 37 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wahpeton 37?
The average composite rating for Wahpeton 37 is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wahpeton 37?
Wahpeton 37 spends $13,897 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wahpeton 37?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wahpeton 37 is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wahpeton 37?
Wahpeton Middle School is the highest-rated school in Wahpeton 37 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Wahpeton 37?
Across schools in Wahpeton 37 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wahpeton 37 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Wahpeton 37 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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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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