Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mcvay 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
6%
Black
9%
5%
White
49%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcvay Elementary School's ranking?
Mcvay Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 459 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Mcvay Elementary School?
356 students attend Mcvay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mcvay Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcvay Elementary School?
Mcvay Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mcvay Elementary School offer ?
Mcvay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcvay Elementary School part of?
Mcvay Elementary School is part of Williston 1 School District.
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