Top Rankings
Lewis And Clark 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 332 students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Lewis And Clark 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
332 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewis And Clark 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.3%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,690 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,039 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,690
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,039
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lewis And Clark 161 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Berthold Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(704) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(704) 453-3484
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
401 4th Ave Ne
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 453-3484
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 332 students.
What is the rank of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District is ranked #36 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
89% of Lewis And Clark 161 School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Lewis And Clark 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,039 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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