Top Rankings
Minnewaukan 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 274 students in Minnewaukan 5 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 Minnewaukan 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
537 Schools
# Students
274 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnewaukan 5 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
% American Indian
91%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
8%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,088 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,661 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,088
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,661
$17,617
Best Minnewaukan 5 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaukan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Minnewaukan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District is ranked #155 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnewaukan 5 School District?
91% of Minnewaukan 5 School District students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnewaukan 5 School District?
Minnewaukan 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Minnewaukan 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,661 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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