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#260 of 451 schools in ND

Eight Mile Elementary School

Elementary School · Eight Mile 6 · Trenton, ND

An Eight Mile 6 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 239, Trenton, ND 58853

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$17,037
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Eight Mile Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eight Mile 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average353/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,194

Median rent

$639/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Eight Mile 6

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eight Mile Elementary School is listed in EIGHT MILE 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eight Mile Elementary School

Eight Mile Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, ND, part of Eight Mile 6, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eight Mile Elementary School

What grades does Eight Mile Elementary School serve?

Eight Mile Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Eight Mile Elementary School?

Eight Mile Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eight Mile Elementary School rank in ND?

Eight Mile Elementary School ranks #260 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Eight Mile Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eight Mile Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Eight Mile Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eight Mile Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eight Mile Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eight Mile Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eight Mile Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eight Mile Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eight Mile Elementary School?

37.1% of students at Eight Mile 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
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Williams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 58853)
395
Area median age
35
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 58853; 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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