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#382 of 451 schools in ND

Mckinley Elementary School

Elementary School · Minot 1 · Minot, ND

A Minot 1 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5 5th Ave NE, Minot, ND 58703

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$15,253
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at Mckinley Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mckinley 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 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), 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

$82,926

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Ryan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.5 mi362Compare →
Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–50.5 mi1Compare →
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.5 mi132Compare →
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.0 mi309Compare →

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.

Minot 1

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#15 of 20
District spending per student
$15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinley Elementary School is listed in MINOT 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinley Elementary School

Mckinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckinley Elementary School

What grades does Mckinley Elementary School serve?

Mckinley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckinley Elementary School rank in ND?

Mckinley Elementary School ranks #382 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Mckinley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mckinley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mckinley Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mckinley Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

47.2% of students at Mckinley 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
72
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
Area population (ZIP 58703)
22,604
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
33.2
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 58703; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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