Mandan 1

The Mandan 1 school district in North Dakota consists of 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and offers both traditional brick-and-mortar schools as well as virtual school options.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. Red Trail Elementary School ranks 7th out of 53 North Dakota elementary schools, with 69% of students proficient or better in math and 56% in reading. Mandan High School has also shown improvement, moving up in the state rankings, and has a solid 84.2% four-year graduation rate. Mandan Middle School performs above average, with 47% of students proficient or better in math and 44% in reading.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities between the district's schools. While some, like Red Trail and Ft Lincoln Elementary, excel, others, such as Lewis and Clark, Mary Stark, and Custer Elementary, struggle and rank in the bottom half of North Dakota elementary schools. Additionally, the district's virtual school offerings, Mandan Virtual High School and Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy, have significantly lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios compared to the traditional schools.