Mckenzie Co Public School District serves 2,483 students across North Dakota's Mckenzie County with a teaching staff of 146, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1. The district's demographic composition reflects significant diversity, with 62.0% White students, 27.0% Hispanic students, 12.0% English learners, and 14.0% students with disabilities. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 33.0% of enrollment.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 25.9%, notably below the state average of 35.1%. The graduation rate of 90.6% marginally exceeds the state average of 90.2%, while the dropout rate of 4.0% indicates moderate attrition. Chronic absenteeism at 27.0% represents a substantial portion of the student body.
The district operates with significantly constrained financial resources, spending $12,244 per student compared to the state average of $18,397, a difference of approximately 33%. This funding gap of roughly $6,000 per pupil may impact resource availability for instruction and support services.
The combination of lower math proficiency, elevated chronic absenteeism, higher percentages of economically disadvantaged and English learner populations, and reduced per-pupil spending suggests the district faces considerable challenges in academic achievement and student engagement. The relatively strong graduation rate indicates some success in student persistence despite these headwinds.
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Total Students
2,483
Schools
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Per-Pupil Spending
$12,244
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
25.9%
Accountability Score
83.0%
6115.3 / 7380.0 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
41
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
25.9%
9.2% below state avg
Graduation Rate
90.6%
Near state average
Chronic Absenteeism
27.0%
15.0% above state avg
Choice Ready
82.0%
17.0% above state avg
Composite
17.8
Reading
18.6
Science
18.2
Average Daily Attendance
92.4%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
4.0%
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.