Top Rankings
Glen Ullin 48 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 152 students in Glen Ullin 48 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Glen Ullin 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
152 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glen Ullin 48 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
83%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,868 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 $21,072 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,868
$17,615
Spending / Student
$21,072
$17,617
Best Glen Ullin 48 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Ullin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Ullin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glen Ullin 48 School District?
Glen Ullin 48 School District manages 2 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Glen Ullin 48 School District?
Glen Ullin 48 School District is ranked #115 out of 164 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ullin 48 School District?
83% of Glen Ullin 48 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glen Ullin 48 School District?
Glen Ullin 48 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Glen Ullin 48 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,072 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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