Mandan Public School District serves 5,263 students across Morton County in North Dakota with a teaching staff of 310. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Academically, Mandan performs above state averages in mathematics proficiency at 41.2% compared to the state average of 35.1%. The graduation rate stands at 90.1%, nearly matching the state average of 90.2%, while the dropout rate of 2.0% remains relatively low. Chronic absenteeism at 25.0% represents a notable concern within the district's attendance patterns.
The student population reflects North Dakota's demographics, with 75.0% White students, 8.0% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, and 1.0% Asian students. The district serves 28.0% economically disadvantaged students, 13.0% students with disabilities, and 3.0% English learners, indicating moderate diversity in student needs.
Per-pupil spending of $14,004 falls considerably below the state average of $18,397, representing a spending gap of approximately $4,393 per student. This differential may reflect regional cost variations or different operational priorities compared to other North Dakota districts.
Overall, Mandan demonstrates above-average math performance and near-average graduation rates while managing below-average per-pupil expenditures. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate warrants attention as a potential area for district focus.
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Total Students
5,263
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
$14,004
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
41.2%
Accountability Score
84.0%
12336.1 / 14760.0 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
53
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
49
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
41.2%
6.1% above state avg
Graduation Rate
90.1%
Near state average
Chronic Absenteeism
25.0%
13.0% above state avg
Choice Ready
72.0%
7.0% above state avg
Composite
18.8
Reading
19.3
Science
19.3
Average Daily Attendance
92.3%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
2.0%
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.