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Burke Central 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 83 students in Burke Central 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Burke Central 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
83 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Burke Central 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
76 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
92%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
7
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
3
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,602 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,325 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,602
$17,688
Spending / Student
$29,325
$17,689
Best Burke Central 36 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 83 students.
What is the rank of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District is ranked #63 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burke Central 36 School District?
92% of Burke Central 36 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke Central 36 School District?
Burke Central 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Burke Central 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,325 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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