Serving 97 students in grades 4-5, Missouri Ridge Elementary 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williams County 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
97 students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Missouri Ridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Missouri Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Missouri Ridge Elementary School part of?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is part of Williams County 8 School District.
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