Needs Improvement
#451 of 451 schools in ND
Based on limited data
Mcvay Elementary School
Elementary School · Williston Basin 7 · Williston, ND
A Williston Basin 7 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1407, Williston, ND 58802
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcvay Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcvay 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,756/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rickard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Wilkinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
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.
Williston Basin 7
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcvay Elementary School is listed in WILLISTON BASIN 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcvay Elementary School
Mcvay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williston, ND, part of Williston Basin 7, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcvay Elementary School
What grades does Mcvay Elementary School serve?
Mcvay Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mcvay Elementary School?
Mcvay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcvay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcvay Elementary School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcvay Elementary School rank in ND?
Mcvay Elementary School ranks #451 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Mcvay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcvay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 Mcvay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcvay Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mcvay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcvay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcvay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcvay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcvay Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Mcvay 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (701) 572-9104
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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