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South Prairie 70 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in South Prairie 70 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in South Prairie 70 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
566 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Prairie 70 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.5%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
82%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,694 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,415 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,694
$17,517
Spending / Student
$17,415
$17,519
Best South Prairie 70 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
South Prairie High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District manages 2 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District is ranked #59 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Prairie 70 School District?
82% of South Prairie 70 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is South Prairie 70 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,415 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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