Serving 627 students in grades 5-6, Bakken 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% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bakken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
627 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
11%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
20%
7%

Black
7%
5%

White
59%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakken Elementary School's ranking?
Bakken Elementary School is ranked #373 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bakken Elementary School?
627 students attend Bakken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bakken Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakken Elementary School?
Bakken Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bakken Elementary School offer ?
Bakken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Bakken Elementary School part of?
Bakken Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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