Lewis and Clark 161 School District
School District · Berthold, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Lewis and Clark 161?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lewis and Clark 161 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.
Berthold Elementary School
Berthold · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berthold High School
Berthold · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
Plaza · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#49 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,760
+$2,224 vs North Dakota median
District size
402 students
Larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Lewis and Clark 161 ranks #49 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Lewis and Clark 161's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Berthold Elementary School (7.4/10), Berthold High School (6.9/10), and North Shore Plaza Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lewis and Clark 161
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berthold Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Berthold High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | North Shore Plaza Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Shore Plaza High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lewis and Clark 161
Lewis and Clark 161 is a Berthold, North Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $18,760 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lewis and Clark 161 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Berthold Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lewis and Clark 161 students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 64.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lewis and Clark 161, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lewis and Clark 161 with test data.
Schools in Lewis and Clark 161
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Berthold
- Total Enrollment
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lewis and Clark 161?
Lewis and Clark 161 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lewis and Clark 161?
The average composite rating for Lewis and Clark 161 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lewis and Clark 161?
Lewis and Clark 161 spends $18,760 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewis and Clark 161?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lewis and Clark 161 is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lewis and Clark 161?
Berthold Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lewis and Clark 161 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lewis and Clark 161?
Across schools in Lewis and Clark 161 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lewis and Clark 161 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Lewis and Clark 161 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.8%
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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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