Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saxvik 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 25-29% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)21%
9%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
5%
Black
(15-16)3%
4%
White
(15-16)66%
79%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ND state average).
How many students attend Saxvik Elementary School?
220 students attend Saxvik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Saxvik Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saxvik Elementary School?
Saxvik Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saxvik Elementary School offer ?
Saxvik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saxvik Elementary School part of?
Saxvik Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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