Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rita Murphy Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita Murphy Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
84%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita Murphy Elementary School's ranking?
Rita Murphy Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Rita Murphy Elementary School often compared to?
Rita Murphy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Rita Murphy Elementary School?
574 students attend Rita Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rita Murphy Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita Murphy Elementary School?
Rita Murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rita Murphy Elementary School offer ?
Rita Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rita Murphy Elementary School part of?
Rita Murphy Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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