Top Rankings
Starkweather 44 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 47 students in Starkweather 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Starkweather 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
47 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Starkweather 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
6,529 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
38 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
81%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
3
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
3
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,841
$18,117
Spending / Student
$25,349
$17,825
Best Starkweather 44 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District manages 2 public schools serving 47 students.
What is the rank of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District is ranked #16 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Starkweather 44 School District?
81% of Starkweather 44 School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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