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#166 of 451 schools in ND
Top 37% in state
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
Elementary School · Lewis and Clark 161 · Plaza, ND
A Lewis and Clark 161 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Plaza, ND 58771
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Shore Plaza Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Shore Plaza 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average596/100K
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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
$88,088
Median home value
$165,100
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in LEWIS AND CLARK 161
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berthold Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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
North Shore Plaza Elementary School is listed in LEWIS AND CLARK 161; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Shore Plaza Elementary School
North Shore Plaza Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plaza, ND, part of Lewis and Clark 161, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Shore Plaza Elementary School
What grades does North Shore Plaza Elementary School serve?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Shore Plaza Elementary School rank in ND?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School ranks #166 of 451 schools in ND.
What is North Shore Plaza Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shore Plaza Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Shore Plaza Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Shore Plaza Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Shore Plaza Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Shore Plaza Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
20.1% of students at North Shore Plaza 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
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mountrail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (701) 497-3734
- Area population (ZIP 58771)
- 589
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 58771; 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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