Lidgerwood 28 School District
School District · Lidgerwood, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Lidgerwood 28?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lidgerwood 28 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lidgerwood High School
Lidgerwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lidgerwood Elementary School
Lidgerwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#75 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,402
$134 vs North Dakota median
District size
180 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Lidgerwood 28
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 | Lidgerwood High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lidgerwood Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lidgerwood 28
Lidgerwood 28 is a Lidgerwood, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. District-level spending was $16,402 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Lidgerwood 28 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lidgerwood High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lidgerwood 28 students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lidgerwood 28, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lidgerwood 28 with test data.
Schools in Lidgerwood 28
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Lidgerwood
- Total Enrollment
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- District spending per student
- $16,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lidgerwood 28?
Lidgerwood 28 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 Lidgerwood 28?
The average composite rating for Lidgerwood 28 is 6.1/10. 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 Lidgerwood 28?
Lidgerwood 28's district-level spending was $16,402 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 Lidgerwood 28?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lidgerwood 28 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lidgerwood 28?
Lidgerwood High School is the highest-rated school in Lidgerwood 28 with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lidgerwood 28?
Across schools in Lidgerwood 28 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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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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