New Town Public School District serves 1,513 students across Mountrail County, North Dakota, with a teaching staff of 89. The district operates with per-pupil spending of $18,170, slightly below the state average of $18,397.
Academically, the district demonstrates performance gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 18.2%, compared to the state average of 35.1%, representing a significant differential. The graduation rate of 81.8% trails the state average of 90.2%, while the dropout rate of 11.0% exceeds typical state levels. Chronic absenteeism is measured at 8.0%.
The district serves a distinctive student population. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 98.0% of enrollment, substantially higher than typical state compositions. Students with disabilities represent 14.0% of the population, and English learners account for 7.0%. Racially, the enrollment is predominantly comprised of Indigenous students, with 85.0% of the population's racial designation not specified in the provided categories. The explicit racial breakdown shows 5.0% White, 3.0% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, and 1.0% Black students.
This profile indicates a district with concentrated economic challenges and notable academic performance disparities compared to state standards. The high proportion of economically disadvantaged students and the substantial population not categorized in standard racial classifications suggest a community with distinct demographic characteristics. These factors likely intersect with academic outcomes and resource allocation considerations.
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Total Students
1,513
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
$18,170
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
18.2%
Accountability Score
76.0%
2786.7 / 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
44
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
25
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
18.2%
16.9% below state avg
Graduation Rate
81.8%
8.4% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
8.0%
4.0% better than state avg
Choice Ready
64.5%
Near state average
Average Daily Attendance
96.5%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
11.0%
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.