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Parshall 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Parshall 3 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 Parshall 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
280 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parshall 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% 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)
20-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.50
% American Indian
70%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
17%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,629 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 112% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,996 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,629
$17,517
Spending / Student
$41,996
$17,519
Best Parshall 3 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parshall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Parshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 1st Ave Nw
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District is ranked #153 out of 163 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parshall 3 School District?
70% of Parshall 3 School District students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Parshall 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,996 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 83% over four school years.
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