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#174 of 451 schools in ND

Top 38% in state

New Salem-almont High School

High School · New Salem-almont 49 · New Salem, ND

A New Salem-almont 49 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 378, New Salem, ND 58563

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$16,186
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at New Salem-almont High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

15.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Salem-almont 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low236/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$76,250

Median home value

$193,100

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

New Salem-almont 49

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Salem-almont High School is listed in NEW SALEM-ALMONT 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Salem-almont High School

New Salem-almont High School is a public high school in New Salem, ND, part of New Salem-almont 49, serving approximately 164 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Salem-almont High School

What grades does New Salem-almont High School serve?

New Salem-almont High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend New Salem-almont High School?

New Salem-almont High School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Salem-almont High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Salem-almont High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Salem-almont High School rank in ND?

New Salem-almont High School ranks #174 of 451 schools in ND.

What is New Salem-almont High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Salem-almont High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 New Salem-almont High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Salem-almont High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Salem-almont High School a charter school?

No, New Salem-almont High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Salem-almont High School a Title I school?

No, New Salem-almont High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Salem-almont High School?

15.2% of students at New Salem-almont 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
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 58563)
1,850
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
56.6
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 58563; 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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