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Lakewood Elementary School vs. Sweet Briar School

Should you attend Lakewood Elementary School or Sweet Briar School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakewood Elementary School
2601 30th St Se
Mandan, ND 58554
Sweet Briar School
4060 County Rd 83
Mandan, ND 58554
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Sweet Briar School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Lakewood Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sweet Briar School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (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 11:1.
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
274 students
30 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sweet Briar School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
33% | 67%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sweet Briar School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
2 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sweet Briar School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Briar School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sweet Briar 17 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 1%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sweet Briar School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-79%
(Top 5% in ND)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Briar School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Briar 17 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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≥80%
(Top 1% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Briar School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Briar 17 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sweet Briar School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
5
Grade 1 Students
53
3
Grade 2 Students
47
3
Grade 3 Students
45
3
Grade 4 Students
39
1
Grade 5 Students
46
6
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
4
Grade 8 Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
12%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
8%
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% Black
12%
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% White
63%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sweet Briar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sweet Briar 17 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
 
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