Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Shore Plaza Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plaza Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Plaza, ND, covering an extensive area of approximately 622.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Shore Plaza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North Shore Plaza Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Shore Plaza Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Shore Plaza Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 449 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Shore Plaza Elementary School's ranking?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
136 students attend North Shore Plaza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Shore Plaza Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does North Shore Plaza Elementary School offer ?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Shore Plaza Elementary School part of?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School is part of Lewis And Clark 161 School District.
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