Top Rankings
Twin Buttes 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 55 students in Twin Buttes 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public School in Twin Buttes 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
1 School
536 Schools
# Students
55 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Twin Buttes 37 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.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.48
% American Indian
71%
11%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
13%
71%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,945 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,673 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,945
$17,628
Spending / Student
$32,673
$17,630
Best Twin Buttes 37 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District manages 1 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District is ranked #130 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Buttes 37 School District?
71% of Twin Buttes 37 School District students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Twin Buttes 37 School District?
Twin Buttes 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Twin Buttes 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,673 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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