Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Shore Plaza Elementary 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Shore Plaza Elementary School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Shore Plaza Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #232 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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?
134 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 11:1.
What grades does North Shore Plaza Elementary School offer ?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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