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#407 of 451 schools in ND

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School

Elementary School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND

A Bismarck 1 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

919 S 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58504

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$14,570
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jeannette Myhre 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,684/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$78,671

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$940/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Innovation SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–80.3 mi30Compare →
Dorothy Moses Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–50.8 mi367Compare →
St Mary's Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–50.9 mi215Compare →
Martin Luther SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–51.3 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bismarck 1

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#25 of 26
District spending per student
$14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jeannette Myhre Elementary School

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jeannette Myhre Elementary School

What grades does Jeannette Myhre Elementary School serve?

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Myhre Elementary 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 Jeannette Myhre Elementary School rank in ND?

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School ranks #407 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?

64.2% of students at Jeannette Myhre 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Burleigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 58504)
30,159
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
36.6
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 58504; 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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