SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

40%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

36%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Turtle Lake-mercer High School Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

50%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

40%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

30%
36%

ELA Proficiency

50%
39%

Science Proficiency

40%
42%

ND Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

75%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

17%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

17%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

ND Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

37.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.66 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$79,017

ND Average: $83,632

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

ND Average: 2.8%

Median Home value

$195,777

ND Average: $262,717

Median Rent

$743 /mo

ND Average: $999

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

93.4%

ND Average: 94.0%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

6:1

ND Average: 15:1

Number of Teachers

9

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$55,050

Average for all teachers in Turtle Lake-mercer 72

Student to Counselor Ratio

70:1

ND Average: 199:1

Number of Support Staff

1

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

ND Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

70%

ND Average: 84%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

7

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

18

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$10023 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.69

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

97%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

0%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

1%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

25%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

9%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
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