Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mcvay 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcvay Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Mcvay 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 Mcvay Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#421 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
9%
5%
White
54%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcvay Elementary School's ranking?
Mcvay Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 449 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mcvay Elementary School?
449 students attend Mcvay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mcvay Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcvay Elementary School?
Mcvay Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Mcvay Elementary School offer ?
Mcvay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mcvay Elementary School part of?
Mcvay Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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