Top Rankings
Kulm 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 123 students in Kulm 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Kulm 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
123 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kulm 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,878 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,171 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,878
$17,517
Spending / Student
$26,171
$17,519
Best Kulm 7 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kulm Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kulm High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District manages 2 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District is ranked #18 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kulm 7 School District?
86% of Kulm 7 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Kulm 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,171 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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