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#449 of 451 schools in ND

New England Elementary School

Elementary School · New England 9 · New England, ND

A New England 9 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 307, New England, ND 58647

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$15,668
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at New England Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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

38.1%

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 New England 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,500

Median home value

$183,300

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New England 9

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

New England Elementary School is listed in NEW ENGLAND 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New England Elementary School

New England Elementary School is a public elementary school in New England, ND, part of New England 9, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New England Elementary School

What grades does New England Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend New England Elementary School?

New England Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New England Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at New England Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New England Elementary School rank in ND?

New England Elementary School ranks #449 of 451 schools in ND.

What is New England Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

New England Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 New England Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New England Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New England Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is New England Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

38.1% of students at New England 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
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hettinger County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 58647)
1,120
Area median age
46.2
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 58647; 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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