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#188 of 451 schools in ND
Top 42% in state
Sweetwater Elementary School
Elementary School · Devils Lake 1 · Devils Lake, ND
A Devils Lake 1 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1304 2nd Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sweetwater Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sweetwater 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,688
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for the Deaf Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| St Joseph School and St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 153 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Devils Lake 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sweetwater Elementary School is listed in DEVILS LAKE 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sweetwater Elementary School
Sweetwater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Devils Lake, ND, part of Devils Lake 1, serving approximately 284 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sweetwater Elementary School
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School serve?
Sweetwater Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweetwater Elementary School rank in ND?
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #188 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sweetwater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweetwater Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sweetwater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sweetwater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweetwater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sweetwater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweetwater Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Sweetwater 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (701) 662-7630
- Area population (ZIP 58301)
- 10,046
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 58301; 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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