Top Rankings
Billings Co 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 102 students in Billings Co 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Billings Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
102 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Billings Co 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 169 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
6,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
92 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
17
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,706 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,500 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,706
$17,688
Spending / Student
$29,500
$17,689
Best Billings Co 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12793 20th St
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 102 students.
What is the rank of Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 School District is ranked #7 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Billings Co 1 School District?
90% of Billings Co 1 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Billings Co 1 School District?
Billings Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Billings Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,500 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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