Serving 285 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 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
26%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
6%
Black
4%
5%
White
44%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
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 #434 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
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?
285 students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offer ?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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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