Minnewaukan 5 School District

4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 297 students in Minnewaukan 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Minnewaukan 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
297 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Minnewaukan 5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#157 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Minnewaukan 5  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnewaukan 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnewaukan 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnewaukan 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Minnewaukan 5  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.47
# American Indian Students
271 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
91%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
6,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
23 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
8%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
20
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,300 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,061 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Minnewaukan 5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of Minnewaukan 5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,300
$17,688
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Minnewaukan 5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,061
$17,689
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Minnewaukan 5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Minnewaukan 5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaukan High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Minnewaukan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District is ranked #156 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnewaukan 5 School District?
91% of Minnewaukan 5 School District students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Minnewaukan 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,061 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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