A
Very Good
89/100

Sweetwater Elementary School

📚 01 – 02 🏫 Elementary
📍 1304 2nd Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 47% · Math 62% proficient · 80th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
284
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%80/100reading 69th percentile, math 90th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+24 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%72%reading +0 pts, math +21 pts88th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native35%35%reading +19 pts, math +23 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +11 pts, math +23 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1304 2nd Ave NE
City Devils Lake
ZIP Code 58301
District 3805040
NCES School ID 380504000130
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58301

Understanding the community around Sweetwater Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,272
Per Capita Income $32,777
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,700
Median Rent $662
Owner-Occupied 59.0%
Renter-Occupied 41.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sweetwater Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.9%
American Indian 33.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.9%
Black 1.4%
Two or More Races 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 284
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has 284 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School serve?
Sweetwater Elementary School serves grades 01 – 02 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sweetwater Elementary School receive per student?
Sweetwater Elementary School receives $15,613 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sweetwater Elementary School in 58301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$247,368
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
41.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026