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Selfridge 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 55 students in Selfridge 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Selfridge 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
55 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Selfridge 8 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
% American Indian
93%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
5%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $48,018 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,018 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,018
$17,628
Spending / Student
$45,018
$17,630
Best Selfridge 8 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selfridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Selfridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selfridge 8 School District?
Selfridge 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Selfridge 8 School District?
Selfridge 8 School District is ranked #144 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selfridge 8 School District?
93% of Selfridge 8 School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selfridge 8 School District?
Selfridge 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Selfridge 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,018 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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