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#206 of 451 schools in ND

Top 46% in state

South Prairie Elementary School

Elementary School · South Prairie 70 · Minot, ND

A South Prairie 70 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

100 177th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,756
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at South Prairie Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

16.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Prairie 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$75,329

Median home value

$270,200

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

South Prairie 70

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Prairie Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Prairie Elementary School

South Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot, ND, part of South Prairie 70, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Prairie Elementary School

What grades does South Prairie Elementary School serve?

South Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?

South Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Prairie Elementary School rank in ND?

South Prairie Elementary School ranks #206 of 451 schools in ND.

What is South Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 South Prairie Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Prairie Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Prairie Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is South Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

16.3% of students at South Prairie 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 – 8th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 58701)
32,868
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35.6
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 58701; 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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