Great Plains 6th Grade Academy (Closed 2011)

406 4th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was equal to the North Dakota state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 77%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (09-10)
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ND)
(09-10)
77%
77%
(09-10)
81%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
11%
13%
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Asian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)
2%
2%
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Black
(09-10)
2%
2%
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White
(09-10)
85%
82%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
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School District Name
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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% ND state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% ND state average).
How many students attend Great Plains 6th Grade Academy?
233 students attend Great Plains 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Great Plains 6th Grade Academy students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Plains 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Great Plains 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Great Plains 6th Grade Academy part of?
Great Plains 6th Grade Academy is part of Mandan 1 School District.

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