Serving 120 students in grades 6-8, Stony Creek 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
7%
5%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williams County 8 School District
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% ND state average).
How many students attend Stony Creek Elementary School?
120 students attend Stony Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stony Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stony Creek Elementary School?
Stony Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stony Creek Elementary School offer ?
Stony Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stony Creek Elementary School part of?
Stony Creek Elementary School is part of Williams County 8 School District.
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