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South Prairie Elementary School vs. Jim Hill Middle School

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School Overview

School
South Prairie Elementary School
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Jim Hill Middle School
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Prairie 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 44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Jim Hill Middle 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 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
393 students
850 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Prairie 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 Jim Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Prairie Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jim Hill Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Prairie 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 Jim Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minot 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

#158 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
#229 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Prairie 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 Jim Hill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in ND)
43%
(Top 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Prairie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in ND)
46%
(Top 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Prairie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
47%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Prairie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minot 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 South Prairie Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jim Hill Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
-
Kindergarten Students
35
-
Grade 1 Students
44
-
Grade 2 Students
35
-
Grade 3 Students
42
-
Grade 4 Students
38
-
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Grade 6 Students
45
303
Grade 7 Students
43
278
Grade 8 Students
43
269

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minot 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Prairie 70 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 Asian at Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minot 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
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minot 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Prairie 70 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 Black at Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minot 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
82%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minot 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minot 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.
0.32
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minot 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
14%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minot 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
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Prairie 70 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 Jim Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minot 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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