Very Good
#133 of 451 schools in ND
Top 29% in state
Ellendale High School
High School · Ellendale 40 · Ellendale, ND
An Ellendale 40 high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 400, Ellendale, ND 58436
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ellendale High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ellendale 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,008
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale High Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Ellendale 40
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellendale High School is listed in ELLENDALE 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellendale High School
Ellendale High School is a public high school in Ellendale, ND, part of Ellendale 40, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellendale High School
What grades does Ellendale High School serve?
Ellendale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ellendale High School?
Ellendale High School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellendale High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellendale High School rank in ND?
Ellendale High School ranks #133 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Ellendale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellendale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ellendale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellendale High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ellendale High School a charter school?
No, Ellendale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellendale High School a Title I school?
No, Ellendale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellendale High School?
24.1% of students at Ellendale 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (701) 349-3232
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 58436)
- 1,665
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 58436; 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
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