Top Rankings
United 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in United 7 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 United 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
709 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
United 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,748 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,264
$17,517
Spending / Student
$13,748
$17,519
Best United 7 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United 7 School District?
United 7 School District manages 2 public schools serving 709 students.
What is the rank of United 7 School District?
United 7 School District is ranked #34 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in United 7 School District?
91% of United 7 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United 7 School District?
United 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is United 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,748 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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