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Kulm 7 School District

217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kulm 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 130 students in Kulm 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Kulm 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
130 Students
122,144 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kulm 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#32 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
39%
50-59%
44%
30-39%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,323 is higher than the state median of $17,637. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,762 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,323
$17,637
Spending / Student
$24,762
$17,638

Best Kulm 7 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kulm Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kulm High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District manages 2 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District is ranked #18 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kulm 7 School District?
85% of Kulm 7 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Kulm 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,762 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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