Serving 70 students in grades 7-12, Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than 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 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake-mercer High School is 0.08, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
70 students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Turtle Lake-mercer High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake-mercer High School offer ?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Lake-mercer High School part of?
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