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#240 of 451 schools in ND

Eight Mile High School

High School · Eight Mile 6 · Trenton, ND

An Eight Mile 6 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 239, Trenton, ND 58853

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$17,037
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Eight Mile High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

38.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eight Mile High 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#1 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 High School is listed in EIGHT MILE 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eight Mile High School

Eight Mile High School is a public high school in Trenton, ND, part of Eight Mile 6, serving approximately 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eight Mile High School

What grades does Eight Mile High School serve?

Eight Mile High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eight Mile High School?

Eight Mile High School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eight Mile High School rank in ND?

Eight Mile High School ranks #240 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Eight Mile High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eight Mile High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Eight Mile High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eight Mile High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eight Mile High School a charter school?

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

Is Eight Mile High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.1% of students at Eight Mile High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Williams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
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.
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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