Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Midkota Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midkota Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
95 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Midkota Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midkota Elementary School is 0.17, which is less 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
#217 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%

Black
3%
5%

White
91%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midkota Elementary School's ranking?
Midkota Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Midkota Elementary School?
95 students attend Midkota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Midkota Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midkota Elementary School?
Midkota Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midkota Elementary School offer ?
Midkota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Midkota Elementary School part of?
Midkota Elementary School is part of Midkota 7 School District.
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