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Bowbells 14 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 97 students in Bowbells 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Bowbells 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
537 Schools
# Students
97 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowbells 14 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,474 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,474
$17,615
Spending / Student
$19,289
$17,617
Best Bowbells 14 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowbells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District manages 2 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District is ranked #148 out of 167 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowbells 14 School District?
92% of Bowbells 14 School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bowbells 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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