Needs Improvement
#421 of 451 schools in ND
Badlands Elementary School
Elementary School · Mckenzie Co 1 · Watford City, ND
A Mckenzie Co 1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box 589, Watford City, ND 58854
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Badlands Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Badlands 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watford City), 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
$88,234
Median home value
$387,700
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 608 | 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.
Mckenzie Co 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Badlands Elementary School is listed in MCKENZIE CO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Badlands Elementary School
Badlands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Watford City, ND, part of Mckenzie Co 1, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Badlands Elementary School
What grades does Badlands Elementary School serve?
Badlands Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Badlands Elementary School?
Badlands Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Badlands Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Badlands Elementary School rank in ND?
Badlands Elementary School ranks #421 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Badlands Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Badlands Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Badlands Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Badlands Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Badlands Elementary School a charter school?
No, Badlands Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Badlands Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Badlands Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Badlands Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Badlands 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKenzie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (701) 444-3626
- Area population (ZIP 58854)
- 9,345
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
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 58854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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