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7.3 avg / 10

Dakota Prairie 1 School District

School District · Petersburg, North Dakota

Students: 288
Teachers (FTE): 29

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,451

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#28 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,451

+$2,915 vs North Dakota median

District size

288 students

Typical than North Dakota median

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. The district invests $19,451 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, 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 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Dakota Prairie 1 students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 49.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Dakota Prairie 1 with test data.

Schools in Dakota Prairie 1

2 schools

District Details

State
North Dakota
City
Petersburg
Total Enrollment
288
Teachers (FTE)
29
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dakota Prairie 1?

Dakota Prairie 1 spends $19,451 per student per year.

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 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Dakota Prairie 1?

Across schools in Dakota Prairie 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
49.5%
ELA Proficiency
42.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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