Top Rankings
Milnor 2 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 elementary schools serving 127 students in Milnor 2 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in North Dakota.
Public Elementary Schools in Milnor 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
337 Schools
# Students
213 Students
82,568 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
6,728 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milnor 2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 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
#59 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,977 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 $21,441 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
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,977
$17,615
Spending / Student
$21,441
$17,617
Best Milnor 2 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundale Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Milnor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
