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Tgu 60

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302 2nd St SE
Towner, ND 58788
McHenry County
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PH: (701) 537-5414

  • Grades PK-12
  • 345 students
  • 4 schools

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 NDSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading
 70% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11.
  • The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the district for the entire academic year.
  • The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 NDSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Other racen/a
Low income68%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)58%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Other racen/a
Low income64%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)50%
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11.
  • The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the district for the entire academic year.
  • The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal for all students to score at or above the basic level.

Testing in North Dakota: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher912

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%87%
Hispanic3%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%9%
Black, not Hispanic<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program50%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,513$8,621
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%61%
Student and staff support4%6%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures26%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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