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TGU 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 340 students in TGU 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in TGU 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
340 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
TGU 60 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
316 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
93%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
25
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,747 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 $22,009 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,747
$17,688
Spending / Student
$22,009
$17,689
Best TGU 60 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Tgu-towner High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tgu Virtual Elementary School
Magnet School
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tgu Virtual High School
Magnet School
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District manages 6 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District is ranked #132 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in TGU 60 School District?
93% of TGU 60 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of TGU 60 School District?
TGU 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is TGU 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,009 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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