Top Rankings
North Star 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 299 students in North Star 10 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 North Star 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
299 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Star 10 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
# American Indian Students
12 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
264 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
22
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,214 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,692
$17,688
Spending / Student
$14,214
$17,689
Best North Star 10 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
North Star High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District manages 2 public schools serving 299 students.
What is the rank of North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District is ranked #67 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star 10 School District?
88% of North Star 10 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star 10 School District?
North Star 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is North Star 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,214 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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