Rita Murphy Elementary School vs. Pioneer Elementary School
Should you attend Rita Murphy Elementary School or Pioneer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rita Murphy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 48% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
374 students
202 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#363 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
22
Grade 1 Students
58
38
Grade 2 Students
71
29
Grade 3 Students
60
42
Grade 4 Students
54
27
Grade 5 Students
69
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
9%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
