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Bottineau 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in Bottineau 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Bottineau 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
671 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bottineau 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.50
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
85%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,449 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,845
$17,517
Spending / Student
$16,449
$17,519
Best Bottineau 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bottineau 1 School District?
Bottineau 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Bottineau 1 School District?
Bottineau 1 School District is ranked #60 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau 1 School District?
85% of Bottineau 1 School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bottineau 1 School District?
Bottineau 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bottineau 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,449 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
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