Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Missouri Ridge 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 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Missouri Ridge Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Missouri Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Missouri Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Missouri Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 461 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
330 students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Missouri Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Missouri Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Missouri Ridge Elementary School part of?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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