Top Rankings
Mandan 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,436 students in Mandan 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Mandan 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
12 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
4,436 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mandan 1 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 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
75%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,213
$17,615
Spending / Student
$13,201
$17,617
Best Mandan 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2007 8th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Mandan Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 12th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Brave Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6525
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #88.
Mandan High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 8th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6501
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #99.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 30th St Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,436 students.
What is the rank of Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District is ranked #122 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan 1 School District?
75% of Mandan 1 School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Mandan 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,201 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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