Top Rankings
Central Cass 17 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,026 students in Central Cass 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Central Cass 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
3 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
1,026 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Cass 17 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 163 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 167 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,708 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,735
$17,517
Spending / Student
$13,708
$17,519
Best Central Cass 17 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Cass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Central Cass Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,026 students.
What is the rank of Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District is ranked #12 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Cass 17 School District?
95% of Central Cass 17 School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Central Cass 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,708 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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