Top Rankings
Newburg-United 54 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 81 students in Newburg-United 54 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Newburg-United 54 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
81 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newburg-United 54 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,247 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,556 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,247
$17,517
Spending / Student
$34,556
$17,519
Best Newburg-United 54 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburg-united Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburg-United 54 School District?
Newburg-United 54 School District manages 2 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the rank of Newburg-United 54 School District?
Newburg-United 54 School District is ranked #75 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburg-United 54 School District?
90% of Newburg-United 54 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburg-United 54 School District?
Newburg-United 54 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Newburg-United 54 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,556 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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