Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fox Hills 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 37% (which is lower 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 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fox Hills Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fox Hills 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 Fox Hills Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
6%
Black
4%
5%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Hills Elementary School is ranked #300 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fox Hills Elementary School?
489 students attend Fox Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fox Hills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Hills Elementary School?
Fox Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fox Hills Elementary School offer ?
Fox Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fox Hills Elementary School part of?
Fox Hills Elementary School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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