Serving 51 students in grades 4-6, Oriska Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
White
98%
70%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% ND state average).
How many students attend Oriska Elementary School?
51 students attend Oriska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Oriska Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oriska Elementary School?
Oriska Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Oriska Elementary School offer ?
Oriska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Oriska Elementary School part of?
Oriska Elementary School is part of Maple Valley 4 School District.
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