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#57 of 451 schools in ND

Top 12% in state

Elgin-new Leipzig High School

High School · Elgin-new Leipzig 49 · Elgin, ND

An Elgin-new Leipzig 49 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 70, Elgin, ND 58533

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$18,351
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Elgin-new Leipzig High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elgin-new Leipzig 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,500

Median home value

$110,300

Median rent

$649/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Elgin-new Leipzig 49

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elgin-new Leipzig High School is listed in ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elgin-new Leipzig High School

Elgin-new Leipzig High School is a public high school in Elgin, ND, part of Elgin-new Leipzig 49, serving approximately 68 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elgin-new Leipzig High School

What grades does Elgin-new Leipzig High School serve?

Elgin-new Leipzig High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Elgin-new Leipzig High School?

Elgin-new Leipzig High School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin-new Leipzig High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elgin-new Leipzig High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elgin-new Leipzig High School rank in ND?

Elgin-new Leipzig High School ranks #57 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Elgin-new Leipzig High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elgin-new Leipzig High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Elgin-new Leipzig High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elgin-new Leipzig High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elgin-new Leipzig High School a charter school?

No, Elgin-new Leipzig High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elgin-new Leipzig High School a Title I school?

No, Elgin-new Leipzig High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elgin-new Leipzig High School?

60.3% of students at Elgin-new Leipzig 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 58533)
911
Area median age
46.2
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 58533; 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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