Top Rankings
United 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 723 students in United 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in United 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
723 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
United 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%

Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
# American Indian Students
11 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
656 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
54
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,481 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,154 MM

Spending
$10 MM
$2,154 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,968
$17,615

Spending / Student
$13,481
$17,617

Best United 7 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United 7 School District?
United 7 School District manages 2 public schools serving 723 students.
What is the rank of United 7 School District?
United 7 School District is ranked #57 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in United 7 School District?
91% of United 7 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United 7 School District?
United 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is United 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,481 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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