Dickinson 1 School District
School District · Dickinson, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,069
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,069
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Dickinson 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dickinson 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.
P S Berg Elementary School
Dickinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Dickinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Dickinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#110 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,515
$2,021 vs North Dakota median
District size
4,069 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Dickinson 1 ranks #110 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Dickinson 1's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are P S Berg Elementary School (7.0/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (6.9/10), and Lincoln Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dickinson 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Dickinson 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P S Berg Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Dickinson Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Prairie Rose Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Southwest Community High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Heart River Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Dickinson High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Roughrider High Virtual Academy | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dickinson 1
Dickinson 1 is a Dickinson, North Dakota school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 4,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. District-level spending was $14,515 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Dickinson 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is P S Berg Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Dickinson 1 students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dickinson 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dickinson 1 with test data.
Schools in Dickinson 1
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Dickinson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,069
- Teachers (FTE)
- 231
- District spending per student
- $14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dickinson 1?
Dickinson 1 has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dickinson 1?
The average composite rating for Dickinson 1 is 5.3/10. 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 Dickinson 1?
Dickinson 1's district-level spending was $14,515 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 Dickinson 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dickinson 1 is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dickinson 1?
P S Berg Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dickinson 1 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Dickinson 1?
Across schools in Dickinson 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dickinson 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Dickinson 1 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 12 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
How we rate schools
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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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