Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jeannette Myhre 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jeannette Myhre Elementary School serves the southern part of Bismarck, ND, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Every Learner to Thrive!
School Rankings
Jeannette Myhre Elementary 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 Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
8%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's ranking?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Jeannette Myhre Elementary School often compared to?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Moses Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
258 students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offer ?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School part of?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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