For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
330 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richardton-Taylor 34 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,303 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 $18,203 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
$19,303
$17,615
Spending / Student
$18,203
$17,617
Best Richardton-Taylor 34 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 5-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District manages 3 public schools serving 330 students.
What is the rank of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District is ranked #106 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
88% of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District?
Richardton-Taylor 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Richardton-Taylor 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,203 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
