Top Rankings
Kulm 7 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 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 130 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 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
130 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kulm 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 167 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
#38 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,323 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,762 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,323
$17,615
Spending / Student
$24,762
$17,617
Best Kulm 7 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District manages 2 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of Kulm 7 School District?
Kulm 7 School District is ranked #23 out of 167 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kulm 7 School District?
85% of Kulm 7 School District students are White, 9% 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 9:1, 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 $24,762 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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