Top Rankings
Minto 20 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 312 students in Minto 20 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Minto 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
312 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minto 20 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
33%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
62%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,244
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,728
$17,617
Best Minto 20 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minto High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Minto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minto 20 School District?
Minto 20 School District manages 2 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the rank of Minto 20 School District?
Minto 20 School District is ranked #149 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minto 20 School District?
62% of Minto 20 School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minto 20 School District?
Minto 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Minto 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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