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#129 of 451 schools in ND

Top 28% in state

Milnor High School

High School · Milnor 2 · Milnor, ND

A Milnor 2 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO Box 369, Milnor, ND 58060

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.6:1
District spending per student$19,163
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Milnor High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Milnor 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$78,750

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$622/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sundale Colony High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–124.4 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Milnor 2

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milnor High School is listed in MILNOR 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milnor High School

Milnor High School is a public high school in Milnor, ND, part of Milnor 2, serving approximately 73 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milnor High School

What grades does Milnor High School serve?

Milnor High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Milnor High School?

Milnor High School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Milnor High School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milnor High School rank in ND?

Milnor High School ranks #129 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Milnor High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milnor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Milnor High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milnor High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milnor High School a charter school?

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

Is Milnor High School a Title I school?

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

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

20.5% of students at Milnor 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sargent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 58060)
1,116
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 58060; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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