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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)77%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)81%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)11%
13%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
2%
Black
(09-10)2%
2%
White
(09-10)85%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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