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#388 of 451 schools in ND

Milnor Elementary School

Elementary School · Milnor 2 · Milnor, ND

A Milnor 2 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 369, Milnor, ND 58060

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$19,163

Students at Milnor Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

18.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Milnor 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$78,750

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$622/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sundale Colony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–64.4 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Milnor 2

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milnor Elementary School is listed in MILNOR 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milnor Elementary School

Milnor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milnor, ND, part of Milnor 2, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milnor Elementary School

What grades does Milnor Elementary School serve?

Milnor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Milnor Elementary School?

Milnor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Milnor Elementary School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milnor Elementary School rank in ND?

Milnor Elementary School ranks #388 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Milnor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milnor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Milnor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milnor Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milnor Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Milnor Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

18.9% of students at Milnor 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 – 6th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sargent County
Area population (ZIP 58060)
1,116
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
42.1
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 58060; 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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