Dakota Prairie 1 School District
School District · Petersburg, North Dakota
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Dakota Prairie 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dakota Prairie 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
Mcville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dakota Prairie High School
Petersburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#23 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,451
+$2,915 vs North Dakota median
District size
288 students
Typical than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Dakota Prairie 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Prairie Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Dakota Prairie High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dakota Prairie 1
Dakota Prairie 1 is a Petersburg, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 288 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $19,451 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Dakota Prairie 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dakota Prairie Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dakota Prairie 1 students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dakota Prairie 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dakota Prairie 1 with test data.
Schools in Dakota Prairie 1
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Petersburg
- Total Enrollment
- 288
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- District spending per student
- $19,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dakota Prairie 1?
Dakota Prairie 1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dakota Prairie 1?
The average composite rating for Dakota Prairie 1 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dakota Prairie 1?
Dakota Prairie 1's district-level spending was $19,451 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dakota Prairie 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dakota Prairie 1 is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dakota Prairie 1?
Dakota Prairie Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dakota Prairie 1 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dakota Prairie 1?
Across schools in Dakota Prairie 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Dakota Prairie 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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