Top Rankings
Starkweather 44 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 47 students in Starkweather 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
51爆料s in Starkweather 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
47 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Starkweather 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
81%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$24,450
$16,122
Spending / Student (21-22)
$22,900
$16,321
Best Starkweather 44 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District manages 2 public schools serving 47 students.
What is the rank of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District is ranked #9 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Starkweather 44 School District?
81% of Starkweather 44 School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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