Powers Lake 27 School District
School District · Powers Lake, North Dakota
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,151
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,151
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#24 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,151
+$615 vs North Dakota median
District size
228 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
About Powers Lake 27
Powers Lake 27 is a Powers Lake, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 228 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $17,151 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Powers Lake 27 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Powers Lake High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Powers Lake 27 students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Powers Lake 27, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Powers Lake 27 with test data.
Schools in Powers Lake 27
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Powers Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Powers Lake 27?
Powers Lake 27 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 Powers Lake 27?
The average composite rating for Powers Lake 27 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 Powers Lake 27?
Powers Lake 27 spends $17,151 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Powers Lake 27?
The average student-teacher ratio in Powers Lake 27 is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Powers Lake 27?
Powers Lake High School is the highest-rated school in Powers Lake 27 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Powers Lake 27?
Across schools in Powers Lake 27 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. 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
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in ND
Compare Powers Lake 27 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
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- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
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- North Border 100 (4)
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- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (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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