Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Missouri Ridge 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 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Missouri Ridge Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Missouri Ridge 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 Missouri Ridge Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#397 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
4%
5%
White
60%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Missouri Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is ranked #397 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
397 students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Missouri Ridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Missouri Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Missouri Ridge Elementary School part of?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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