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Alexander Elementary School vs. Badlands Elementary School

Should you attend Alexander Elementary School or Badlands Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alexander Elementary School
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Badlands Elementary School
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Badlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Badlands 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 41% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
211 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Badlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Badlands Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Badlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexander 2 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Badlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#206 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
#248 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Badlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ND)
41%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Badlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in ND)
45%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Badlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in ND)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Badlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alexander Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Badlands Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
25
79
Grade 1 Students
35
82
Grade 2 Students
30
98
Grade 3 Students
33
83
Grade 4 Students
21
84
Grade 5 Students
26
74
Grade 6 Students
19
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alexander Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexander 2 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Badlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Badlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alexander Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Badlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexander 2 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Badlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mckenzie Co 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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