Top Rankings
Thompson 61 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 655 students in Thompson 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Thompson 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
655 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Thompson 61 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#34 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
624 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
65
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,437 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 $11,284 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,437
$17,688
Spending / Student
$11,284
$17,689
Best Thompson 61 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thompson 61 School District?
Thompson 61 School District manages 2 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Thompson 61 School District?
Thompson 61 School District is ranked #38 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson 61 School District?
95% of Thompson 61 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thompson 61 School District?
Thompson 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Thompson 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,284 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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