Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Medina 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 25-29% (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 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medina Elementary School's student population of 110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medina 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 Medina Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#411 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medina Elementary School's ranking?
Medina Elementary School is ranked #411 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?
25-29% 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 Medina Elementary School?
110 students attend Medina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Medina Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medina Elementary School?
Medina Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Medina Elementary School offer ?
Medina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Medina Elementary School part of?
Medina Elementary School is part of Medina 3 School District.
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