Top Rankings
Hillsboro 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 507 students in Hillsboro 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Hillsboro 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
507 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hillsboro 9 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
# American Indian Students
8 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
447 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
35
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,692 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,826
$17,688
Spending / Student
$13,692
$17,689
Best Hillsboro 9 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Lane Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District manages 3 public schools serving 507 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District is ranked #71 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro 9 School District?
88% of Hillsboro 9 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro 9 School District?
Hillsboro 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsboro 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,692 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
