Belcourt Public School District serves 2,238 students in Rolette County, North Dakota, with 132 teachers on staff. The district's student population is predominantly Native American, reflecting the area's demographics. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 97.0% of enrollment, substantially higher than typical state patterns, while 22.0% of students receive special education services.
Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 16.6% compared to the state average of 35.1%, representing a 18.5 percentage point difference. The graduation rate of 81.8% falls 8.4 points below North Dakota's 90.2% average, while the dropout rate of 9.0% reflects corresponding challenges with student completion. Chronic absenteeism at 46.0% represents a notable concern affecting daily instructional delivery and student engagement.
Per-pupil spending of $24,577 exceeds the state average of $18,397 by approximately $6,180 annually, suggesting the district allocates substantial resources relative to comparable districts. This higher spending level may reflect efforts to address the concentrated economic disadvantage and special education needs within the student population.
The combination of high poverty concentration, elevated chronic absenteeism, and academic performance below state averages suggests the district faces structural challenges related to socioeconomic factors and student attendance patterns that impact learning outcomes.
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Total Students
2,238
Schools
N/AThis data is either not available at a state or per-district level, or will be added in the future.
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,577
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
16.6%
Accountability Score
80.0%
2948.6 / 3690.0 points
North Dakota uses the Accountability Pie framework under ESSA to evaluate schools across multiple indicators. Schools earn points in each category, and the total percentage represents overall accountability performance.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA)
Median Student Growth Percentile (SGP) - measures academic progress compared to similar students statewide
ELA Growth Percentile
48
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
44
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
16.6%
18.5% below state avg
Graduation Rate
81.8%
8.4% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
46.0%
34.0% above state avg
Choice Ready
87.0%
22.0% above state avg
Average Daily Attendance
88.8%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
9.0%
Grades 7-12
North Dakota evaluates schools using the Accountability Pie framework under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Schools earn points across multiple indicators including academic achievement, student growth, graduation rates, attendance, English learner progress, and Choice Ready graduate outcomes. The Choice Ready metric measures whether graduates are prepared for college, career, or military service.