For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in Park River Area 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Park River Area 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
475 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Park River Area 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,529 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
435 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
29
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,385 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,659
$17,615
Spending / Student
$14,385
$17,617
Best Park River Area 8 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 475 students.
What is the rank of Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District is ranked #96 out of 167 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 Park River Area 8 School District?
92% of Park River Area 8 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Park River Area 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,385 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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