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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,032 students in Central Cass 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Central Cass 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (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 American Indian and Black), 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
3 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Central Cass 17 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
# American Indian Students
20 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
982 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
95%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
71
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,649 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 $13,628 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,649
$17,615
Spending / Student
$13,628
$17,617
Best Central Cass 17 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Central Cass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Central Cass High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,032 students.
What is the rank of Central Cass 17 School District?
Central Cass 17 School District is ranked #35 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) 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 16:1, 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 $13,628 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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