Valley City Public School District serves 1,009 students in Barnes County, North Dakota, with 59 teachers on staff. The district maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Academically, the district demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 47.3%, notably above the state average of 35.1%, indicating stronger performance in this area. However, the graduation rate of 76.7% falls substantially below North Dakota's state average of 90.2%, suggesting challenges in student completion. The dropout rate of 3.0% and chronic absenteeism rate of 12.0% warrant attention as potential contributing factors to graduation outcomes.
The student population reflects limited diversity, with 87.0% White students, 4.0% Black, 5.0% Hispanic, and 1.0% Asian. The district serves 21.0% economically disadvantaged students, 1.0% English learners, and 10.0% students with disabilities.
A significant financial constraint exists: per-pupil spending of $12,448 falls substantially below the state average of $18,397, representing a difference of approximately $5,949 per student. This funding gap may impact resource allocation for instruction, support services, and facilities maintenance. The district's relatively small size and rural location in Barnes County present both operational considerations and potential economies of scale within its current enrollment structure.
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Total Students
1,009
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
$12,448
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
47.3%
Accountability Score
84.0%
4137.7 / 4920.0 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
49
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
50
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
47.3%
12.2% above state avg
Graduation Rate
76.7%
13.5% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
Near state average
Choice Ready
72.0%
7.0% above state avg
Composite
19.3
Reading
19.4
Science
20.1
Average Daily Attendance
94.5%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
3.0%
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.