South Prairie 70 School District
School District · Minot, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating South Prairie 70?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Prairie 70 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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South Prairie High School
Minot · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Prairie Elementary School
Minot · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#50 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,756
$3,780 vs North Dakota median
District size
559 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in South Prairie 70
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 | South Prairie High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | South Prairie Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Prairie 70
South Prairie 70 is a Minot, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 559 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $12,756 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, South Prairie 70 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Prairie High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, South Prairie 70 students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Prairie 70, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Prairie 70 with test data.
Schools in South Prairie 70
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Minot
- Total Enrollment
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- District spending per student
- $12,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Prairie 70?
South Prairie 70 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 South Prairie 70?
The average composite rating for South Prairie 70 is 6.8/10. 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 South Prairie 70?
South Prairie 70's district-level spending was $12,756 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 South Prairie 70?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Prairie 70 is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Prairie 70?
South Prairie High School is the highest-rated school in South Prairie 70 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in South Prairie 70?
Across schools in South Prairie 70 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare South Prairie 70 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- 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)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (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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