Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mls-sherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)100%
79%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ND state average).
How many students attend Mls-sherwood Elementary School?
27 students attend Mls-sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mls-sherwood Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mls-sherwood Elementary School?
Mls-sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mls-sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Mls-sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mls-sherwood Elementary School part of?
Mls-sherwood Elementary School is part of Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 1 School District.
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