Top Rankings
Belcourt 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,561 students in Belcourt 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Belcourt 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
4 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
1,561 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belcourt 7 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 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Graduation Rate
72%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.48
% American Indian
98%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,156 is higher 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 $21,282 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,156
$17,615
Spending / Student
$21,282
$17,617
Best Belcourt 7 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Turtle Mountain Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,561 students.
What is the rank of Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District is ranked #156 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belcourt 7 School District?
98% of Belcourt 7 School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belcourt 7 School District?
Belcourt 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Belcourt 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,282 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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