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 393 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 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Serving 213 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 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
393 students
213 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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
60
30
Grade 1 Students
73
32
Grade 2 Students
58
41
Grade 3 Students
55
32
Grade 4 Students
72
39
Grade 5 Students
75
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
8%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
76%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
