Needs Improvement
#425 of 451 schools in ND
Mary Stark Elementary School
Elementary School · Mandan 1 · Mandan, ND
A Mandan 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
405 8th Ave SW, Mandan, ND 58554
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Stark Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Stark 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,889/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mandan), 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
$82,168
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Custer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 129 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mandan 1
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Stark Elementary School is listed in MANDAN 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Stark Elementary School
Mary Stark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mandan, ND, part of Mandan 1, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Stark Elementary School
What grades does Mary Stark Elementary School serve?
Mary Stark Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Stark Elementary School?
Mary Stark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Stark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Stark Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Stark Elementary School rank in ND?
Mary Stark Elementary School ranks #425 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Mary Stark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Stark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mary Stark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Stark Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary Stark Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary Stark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Stark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary Stark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Stark Elementary School?
79.2% of students at Mary Stark 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Morton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (701) 751-6506
- Area population (ZIP 58554)
- 29,175
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 58554; 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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