Excellent
#1 of 451 schools in ND
Top 1% in state
Demores Elementary School
Elementary School · Billings Co 1 · Medora, ND
A Billings Co 1 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 307, Medora, ND 58645
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Demores Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Demores 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,125
Median home value
$347,200
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in BILLINGS CO 1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 47 | 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.
Billings Co 1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Demores Elementary School is listed in BILLINGS CO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Demores Elementary School
Demores Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medora, ND, part of Billings Co 1, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Demores Elementary School
What grades does Demores Elementary School serve?
Demores Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Demores Elementary School?
Demores Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demores Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Demores Elementary School rank in ND?
Demores Elementary School ranks #1 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Demores Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Demores Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Demores Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Demores Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Demores Elementary School a charter school?
No, Demores Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Demores Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Demores Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Demores Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Demores 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Billings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (701) 623-4868
- Area population (ZIP 58645)
- 269
- Area median age
- 65.6
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 58645; 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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