Top Rankings
Eight Mile 6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in Eight Mile 6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Eight Mile 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
319 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eight Mile 6 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.50
% American Indian
38%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,166 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,455 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,166
$17,517
Spending / Student
$17,455
$17,519
Best Eight Mile 6 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District manages 2 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District is ranked #142 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eight Mile 6 School District?
45% of Eight Mile 6 School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Eight Mile 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,455 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
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