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#435 of 451 schools in ND
Maple River Colony School
Elementary School · Ellendale 40 · Ellendale, ND
An Ellendale 40 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 400, Ellendale, ND 58436
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple River Colony School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maple River Colony 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in ELLENDALE 40
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 120 | 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
- #3 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
Maple River Colony School is listed in ELLENDALE 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple River Colony School
Maple River Colony School is a public elementary school in Ellendale, ND, part of Ellendale 40, serving approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple River Colony School
What grades does Maple River Colony School serve?
Maple River Colony School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Maple River Colony School?
Maple River Colony School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple River Colony School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple River Colony School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple River Colony School rank in ND?
Maple River Colony School ranks #435 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Maple River Colony School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple River Colony School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Maple River Colony School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple River Colony School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maple River Colony School a charter school?
No, Maple River Colony School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple River Colony School a Title I school?
No, Maple River Colony School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickey County
- Phone
- (701) 349-3232
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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