Minot Public School District serves 9,306 students across Ward County, North Dakota, with 547 teachers providing an approximate student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district represents the state's fourth-largest enrollment base and serves a diverse student population including 34.0% economically disadvantaged students, 18.0% students with disabilities, and 2.0% English learners. Racial composition includes 70.0% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, and 2.0% Asian students.
Academically, the district demonstrates mixed performance indicators. Math proficiency reaches 39.2%, exceeding North Dakota's state average of 35.1%. However, the graduation rate of 74.4% falls substantially below the state average of 90.2%, with a corresponding dropout rate of 6.0%. Chronic absenteeism at 26.0% represents a notable challenge affecting student engagement and achievement.
Financial resources present constraints relative to peer districts. Per-pupil spending of $15,160 trails the state average of $18,397 by approximately $3,237 per student. This funding differential of roughly 18% below state average may impact resource availability across academic and support services.
The district's profile indicates a larger urban system managing significant socioeconomic diversity and student support needs while operating under tighter fiscal constraints than state norms. The performance gap in graduation rates relative to proficiency measures suggests potential disconnects between academic achievement and completion pathways.
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Total Students
9,306
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
$15,160
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
39.2%
Accountability Score
81.0%
19812.0 / 24600.0 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
52
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
55
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
39.2%
4.1% above state avg
Graduation Rate
74.4%
15.8% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
26.0%
14.0% above state avg
Choice Ready
73.0%
8.0% above state avg
Average Daily Attendance
92.2%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
6.0%
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.