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#127 of 451 schools in ND

Top 28% in state

Lidgerwood High School

High School · Lidgerwood 28 · Lidgerwood, ND

A Lidgerwood 28 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 468, Lidgerwood, ND 58053

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,402
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Lidgerwood High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lidgerwood High 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low187/100K

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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

$51,213

Median home value

$101,100

Median rent

$684/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lidgerwood 28

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lidgerwood High School is listed in LIDGERWOOD 28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lidgerwood High School

Lidgerwood High School is a public high school in Lidgerwood, ND, part of Lidgerwood 28, serving approximately 81 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lidgerwood High School

What grades does Lidgerwood High School serve?

Lidgerwood High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lidgerwood High School?

Lidgerwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lidgerwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lidgerwood High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lidgerwood High School rank in ND?

Lidgerwood High School ranks #127 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Lidgerwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lidgerwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lidgerwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lidgerwood High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lidgerwood High School a charter school?

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

Is Lidgerwood High School a Title I school?

No, Lidgerwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lidgerwood High School?

39.5% of students at Lidgerwood High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 58053)
1,333
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
40.6
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 58053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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