For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 288 students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dakota Prairie 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
288 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dakota Prairie 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 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
#82 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,222 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,986 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,222
$17,615
Spending / Student
$20,986
$17,617
Best Dakota Prairie 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 288 students.
What is the rank of Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District is ranked #85 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
89% of Dakota Prairie 1 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 Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dakota Prairie 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,986 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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