Lewis And Clark 161 School District

401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lewis And Clark 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 400 students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Lewis And Clark 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
400 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Lewis And Clark 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#68 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lewis And Clark 161  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.47
# American Indian Students
24 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
353 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
29
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,253 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,750 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lewis And Clark 161  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,253
$17,688
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lewis And Clark 161  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,750
$17,689
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lewis And Clark 161  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lewis And Clark 161 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berthold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Plaza High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Berthold High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #44.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District manages 4 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District is ranked #69 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
88% of Lewis And Clark 161 School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?
Lewis And Clark 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Lewis And Clark 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,750 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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