Top Rankings
Eight Mile 6 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 329 students in Eight Mile 6 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 Eight Mile 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
329 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eight Mile 6 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.48
% American Indian
40%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,924 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,614
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,924
$17,617
Best Eight Mile 6 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District manages 2 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District is ranked #137 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eight Mile 6 School District?
45% of Eight Mile 6 School District students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eight Mile 6 School District?
Eight Mile 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Eight Mile 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,924 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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