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#108 of 451 schools in ND

Top 24% in state

Berthold Elementary School

Elementary School · Lewis and Clark 161 · Berthold, ND

A Lewis and Clark 161 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO Box 185, Berthold, ND 58718

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$18,760

Students at Berthold Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Berthold Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low120/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,667

Median home value

$217,200

Median rent

$675/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in LEWIS AND CLARK 161

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Shore Plaza Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–6Not available134Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lewis and Clark 161

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berthold Elementary School is listed in LEWIS AND CLARK 161; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berthold Elementary School

Berthold Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berthold, ND, part of Lewis and Clark 161, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berthold Elementary School

What grades does Berthold Elementary School serve?

Berthold Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Berthold Elementary School?

Berthold Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berthold Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berthold Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berthold Elementary School rank in ND?

Berthold Elementary School ranks #108 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Berthold Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berthold Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berthold Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berthold Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berthold Elementary School a charter school?

No, Berthold Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berthold Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Berthold Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berthold Elementary School?

16.0% of students at Berthold Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ward County
Area population (ZIP 58718)
1,137
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
49.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58718; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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