Photo: Elcajonfarms at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Velva’s public schools outscore 75% of North Dakota districts
On the state reading tests, 53% of Velva’s students scored proficient, above the North Dakota average (44%). The grade covers the public school district serving Velva, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Dakota, not nationally.
From North Dakota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Velva’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 44% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,854 per student, against $16,642 across North Dakota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Velva High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Velva’s grade
A−: better than 75% of North Dakota school districts. Test scores are above the North Dakota average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Velva, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Velva
Velva Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 217 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Velva
Velva High School
Grades 7–12 · 222 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Velva’s public schools are run by Velva Public School District 1. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Velva vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Dakota towns that share Velva’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Velva | A− | Velva Public School District 1 |
Every school in Velva
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Dakota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Velva’s schools
Are Velva’s schools good?
By North Dakota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Velva children attend outscore 75% of North Dakota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Velva in?
Velva Public School District 1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 439 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Velva spend per student?
$14,854 in Velva Public School District 1 (FY2024), against $16,642 across North Dakota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Velva families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Velva → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Dakota. Stars are from neighbors.