Top Rankings
Medina 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 202 students in Medina 3 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 Medina 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
202 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medina 3 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,371 in this school district is less 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 $16,376 is less 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
$17,371
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,376
$17,617
Best Medina 3 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medina High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medina 3 School District?
Medina 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Medina 3 School District?
Medina 3 School District is ranked #142 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medina 3 School District?
93% of Medina 3 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medina 3 School District?
Medina 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Medina 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,376 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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