Serving 85 students in grades 7-12, Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Turtle Lake-Mercer High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 514.2 square miles around Turtle Lake, ND. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending as far as 17.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Turtle Lake-mercer High School's student population of 85 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake-mercer High School is 0.04, 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
#230 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 High School's ranking?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School is ranked #230 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Turtle Lake-mercer High School often compared to?
Turtle Lake-mercer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn High School, Underwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
The graduation rate of Turtle Lake-mercer High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
85 students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Turtle Lake-mercer High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake-mercer High School offer ?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turtle Lake-mercer High School part of?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School is part of Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 School District.
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