Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Twin Buttes 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Buttes Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Halliday, ND, encompassing approximately 185.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 17.2 miles and the furthest edge located 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Buttes Elementary School's student population of 55 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Twin Buttes 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 Twin Buttes Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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
#334 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
78%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
70%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 15-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 is Twin Buttes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Buttes Elementary School is ranked #334 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Twin Buttes Elementary School?
55 students attend Twin Buttes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Twin Buttes Elementary School students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Buttes Elementary School?
Twin Buttes Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Twin Buttes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Buttes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Buttes Elementary School part of?
Twin Buttes Elementary School is part of Twin Buttes 37 School District.
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