Very Good
#564 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Elementary School · Moorhead Area Public Schools · Moorhead, MN
A Moorhead Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4400 24TH AVE. S., Moorhead, MN 56560
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dorothy Dodds Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,056/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorhead), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,114
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Academy-nEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Dilworth-glyndon-felton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Probstfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Ellen Hopkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is listed in Moorhead Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moorhead, MN, part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
What grades does Dorothy Dodds Elementary School serve?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Dodds Elementary School rank in MN?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks #564 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (218) 284-1300
- Area population (ZIP 56560)
- 44,156
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56560; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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