For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 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 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
484 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
9,853 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 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% 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
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
444 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
92%
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:
36
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
37
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,386 in this school district is less 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 $14,118 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,386
$17,688
Spending / Student
$14,118
$17,689
Best Park River Area 8 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park River Area High School
Magnet 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
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Park River Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 288 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 484 students.
What is the rank of Park River Area 8 School District?
Park River Area 8 School District is ranked #95 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 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 $14,118 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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