Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School?
111 students attend Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School?
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School part of?
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School is part of Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 School District.
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