Devils Lake 1 School District
School District · Devils Lake, North Dakota
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,229
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,229
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Devils Lake 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Devils Lake 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Devils Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle School
Devils Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Devils Lake High School
Devils Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#126 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,229
$2,307 vs North Dakota median
District size
1,769 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Devils Lake 1 ranks #126 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Devils Lake 1's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sweetwater Elementary School (6.6/10), Central Middle School (4.9/10), and Devils Lake High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Devils Lake 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetwater Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Devils Lake High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie View Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Minnie H Kindergarten Center | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Devils Lake 1
Devils Lake 1 is a Devils Lake, North Dakota school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,229 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Devils Lake 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sweetwater Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Devils Lake 1 students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Devils Lake 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Devils Lake 1 with test data.
Schools in Devils Lake 1
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Devils Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 1,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Devils Lake 1?
Devils Lake 1 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Devils Lake 1?
The average composite rating for Devils Lake 1 is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Devils Lake 1?
Devils Lake 1 spends $14,229 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Devils Lake 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Devils Lake 1 is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Devils Lake 1?
Sweetwater Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Devils Lake 1 with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Devils Lake 1?
Across schools in Devils Lake 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Devils Lake 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Devils Lake 1 has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
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- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (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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