Needs Improvement
#438 of 451 schools in ND
Based on limited data
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Williston Basin 7 · Williston, ND
A Williston Basin 7 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5046 140th Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Missouri Ridge Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Missouri Ridge 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williston), 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
$90,119
Median home value
$279,800
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–4 | 4.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Garden Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–3 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
| Rickard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–4 | Not available | 352 | 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.
Williston Basin 7
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is listed in WILLISTON BASIN 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Missouri Ridge Elementary School
Missouri Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williston, ND, part of Williston Basin 7, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Missouri Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Missouri Ridge Elementary School serve?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ridge Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Missouri Ridge Elementary School rank in ND?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School ranks #438 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Missouri Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Missouri Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Missouri Ridge Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Missouri Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Missouri Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Missouri Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Missouri Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Missouri Ridge Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Missouri Ridge 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Williams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (701) 875-2041
- Area population (ZIP 58801)
- 33,969
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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.
- 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 58801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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