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#410 of 451 schools in ND

Kulm High School

High School · Kulm 7 · Kulm, ND

A Kulm 7 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box G, Kulm, ND 58456

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$21,901
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Kulm High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kulm High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,250

Median home value

$95,000

Median rent

$742/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kulm 7

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kulm High School is listed in KULM 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kulm High School

Kulm High School is a public high school in Kulm, ND, part of Kulm 7, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kulm High School

What grades does Kulm High School serve?

Kulm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kulm High School?

Kulm High School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kulm High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kulm High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kulm High School rank in ND?

Kulm High School ranks #410 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Kulm High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kulm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kulm High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kulm High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kulm High School a charter school?

No, Kulm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kulm High School a Title I school?

No, Kulm High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kulm High School?

28.6% of students at Kulm High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
LaMoure County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 58456)
622
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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