Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eight Mile 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eight Mile Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eight Mile Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eight Mile 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 Eight Mile Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#363 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
36%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Eight Mile Elementary School's ranking?
Eight Mile Elementary School is ranked #363 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Eight Mile Elementary School?
224 students attend Eight Mile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Eight Mile Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eight Mile Elementary School?
Eight Mile Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eight Mile Elementary School offer ?
Eight Mile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eight Mile Elementary School part of?
Eight Mile Elementary School is part of Eight Mile 6 School District.
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