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Best Public Schools in Mandan, ND


At a glance
14
Schools
4,499
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedRed Trail Elementary School32nd of 217 North Dakota elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Ft Lincoln Elementary School up 39 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Custer Elementary School 9.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Mandan, North Dakota is home to 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students and demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing academic outcomes.

Among the standout schools in Mandan is Red Trail Elementary School, which ranks 7th out of 53 elementary schools in North Dakota and boasts impressive proficiency rates of 69% in math and 56% in reading. Mandan High School and Mandan Middle School also perform well, with 4-star ratings and strong graduation and test scores. However, some schools, such as Mary Stark Elementary and Custer Elementary, have lower academic performance and higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, the Mandan 1 school district is ranked 8th out of 23 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, suggesting strong district-level leadership and support. The district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, and there appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. However, the district also offers unique learning options, such as Mandan Virtual High School and Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy, which may benefit certain students and families.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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