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BELCOURT 7

North Dakota · Public School District
7
Schools
1,586
Students
$24,385
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BELCOURT 7 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 1,586 students across 7 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,385 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05659
TURTLE MOUNTAIN VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–050
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08335
TURTLE MOUNTAIN VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–080
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL09–12560
TURTLE MOUNTAIN VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TINY TURTLES PRESCHOOLPK–PK32
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,385+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
State
43.8%
Local (property tax)
1.1%
Federal
55.1%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (1%), with notable federal support (55%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
1,586
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,385 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
55% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BELCOURT 7?
BELCOURT 7 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 1,586 students.
What is the graduation rate for BELCOURT 7?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BELCOURT 7 spend per student?
BELCOURT 7 spends $24,385 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BELCOURT 7?
100% of students in BELCOURT 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BELCOURT 7?
No, BELCOURT 7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BELCOURT 7 serve?
BELCOURT 7 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BELCOURT 7?
The median opportunity score across schools in BELCOURT 7 is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.