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Mandaree 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in Mandaree 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Mandaree 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
198 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mandaree 36 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
92%
11%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,051 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,667 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,051
$17,628
Spending / Student
$30,667
$17,630
Best Mandaree 36 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mandaree High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mandaree 36 School District?
Mandaree 36 School District manages 2 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the rank of Mandaree 36 School District?
Mandaree 36 School District is ranked #163 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mandaree 36 School District?
92% of Mandaree 36 School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mandaree 36 School District?
Mandaree 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Mandaree 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,667 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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