Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Stark 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Stark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary Stark Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Stark 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 Mary Stark Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#425 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
8%
5%
White
60%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Stark Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Stark Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Mary Stark Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Stark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mary Stark Elementary School?
243 students attend Mary Stark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary Stark Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Stark Elementary School?
Mary Stark Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Stark Elementary School offer ?
Mary Stark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Stark Elementary School part of?
Mary Stark Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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