Serving 84 students in grades 7-12, Turtle Lake-mercer High 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Turtle Lake-mercer High School's student population of 84 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Turtle Lake-mercer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake-mercer High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
99%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake-mercer High School's ranking?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School is ranked #230 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Turtle Lake-mercer High School often compared to?
Turtle Lake-mercer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn High School, Underwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
84 students attend Turtle Lake-mercer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Turtle Lake-mercer High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtle Lake-mercer High School?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turtle Lake-mercer High School part of?
Turtle Lake-mercer High School is part of Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 School District.
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