Top Rankings
South Prairie 70 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 559 students in South Prairie 70 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in South Prairie 70 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
559 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Prairie 70 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#60 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
83%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,878 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,633 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,878
$17,615
Spending / Student
$17,633
$17,617
Best South Prairie 70 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
South Prairie High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District manages 2 public schools serving 559 students.
What is the rank of South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District is ranked #61 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Prairie 70 School District?
83% of South Prairie 70 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Prairie 70 School District?
South Prairie 70 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is South Prairie 70 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,633 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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