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#229 of 451 schools in ND

Tgu-towner High School

High School · Tgu 60 · Towner, ND

A Tgu 60 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 270, Towner, ND 58788

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$17,982
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Tgu-towner High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
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%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 27 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tgu-towner 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average570/100K

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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

$80,278

Median home value

$125,900

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 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

1 in TGU 60

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tgu-granville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tgu 60

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tgu-towner High School is listed in TGU 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tgu-towner High School

Tgu-towner High School is a public high school in Towner, ND, part of Tgu 60, serving approximately 64 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tgu-towner High School

What grades does Tgu-towner High School serve?

Tgu-towner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tgu-towner High School?

Tgu-towner High School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tgu-towner High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tgu-towner High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tgu-towner High School rank in ND?

Tgu-towner High School ranks #229 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Tgu-towner High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tgu-towner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tgu-towner High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tgu-towner High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tgu-towner High School a charter school?

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

Is Tgu-towner High School a Title I school?

No, Tgu-towner High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tgu-towner High School?

40.6% of students at Tgu-towner 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
64
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 58788)
803
Area median age
51.5
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 58788; 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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