Turtle Lake-mercer 72 School District
School District · Turtle Lake, North Dakota
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Turtle Lake-mercer 72 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Turtle Lake-mercer High School
Turtle Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School
Turtle Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#15 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,766
+$1,230 vs North Dakota median
District size
192 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Turtle Lake-mercer 72
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 | Turtle Lake-mercer High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Turtle Lake-mercer 72
Turtle Lake-mercer 72 is a Turtle Lake, North Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 192 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $17,766 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Turtle Lake-mercer 72 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Turtle Lake-mercer High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Turtle Lake-mercer 72 students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Turtle Lake-mercer 72, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Turtle Lake-mercer 72 with test data.
Schools in Turtle Lake-mercer 72
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Turtle Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
Turtle Lake-mercer 72 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 Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
The average composite rating for Turtle Lake-mercer 72 is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
Turtle Lake-mercer 72 spends $17,766 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
The average student-teacher ratio in Turtle Lake-mercer 72 is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School is the highest-rated school in Turtle Lake-mercer 72 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Turtle Lake-mercer 72?
Across schools in Turtle Lake-mercer 72 with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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Compare Turtle Lake-mercer 72 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
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- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- 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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