Excellent

#50 of 451 schools in ND

Top 11% in state

North Border-pembina Elementary School

Elementary School · North Border 100 · Pembina, ND

A North Border 100 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

155 S 3rd St, Pembina, ND 58271

Math 55% proficient (2022)
Reading 65% proficient (2022)
7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress7.1Very Good50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics9.5Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+16.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile92th

Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1

District spending per student$18,809

Students at North Border-pembina Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

50%

2017

70%

2018

70%

2019

55%

2020*

55%

2021*

60%

2022

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years

2009

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2010

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2011

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2012

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2013

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2014

Math

30%

ELA

70%

2015

Math

70%

ELA

70%

2016

Math

35%

ELA

55%

2017

Math

45%

ELA

55%

2018

Math

75%

ELA

65%

2019

Math

75%

ELA

65%

2020*

Math

55%

ELA

55%

2021*

Math

55%

ELA

55%

2022

Math

55%

ELA

65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

25.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Border-pembina 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 37Car-Dependent
Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
County Safety: Average368/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$89,554

Median home value

$139,100

Median rent

$675/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Oneschool Global, NaPrivate · tuition	4.8private	3–12	0.9 mi	52	Compare →
Sterling North - Pembina CampusPrivate · tuition	4.8private	3–12	0.9 mi	52	Compare →
North Border-walhalla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified	9.2	PK–8	Not available	129	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.

North Border 100

Schools in district: 4
Rank in district: #3 of 4
District spending per student: $18,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Border-pembina Elementary School is listed in NORTH BORDER 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Border-pembina Elementary School

North Border-pembina Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pembina, ND, part of North Border 100, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Border-pembina Elementary School

What grades does North Border-pembina Elementary School serve?

North Border-pembina Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend North Border-pembina Elementary School?

North Border-pembina Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Border-pembina Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Border-pembina Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Border-pembina Elementary School rank in ND?

North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks #50 of 451 schools in ND.

What is North Border-pembina Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Border-pembina Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Border-pembina Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Border-pembina Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Border-pembina Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Border-pembina Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Border-pembina Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Border-pembina Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Border-pembina Elementary School?

25.5% of students at North Border-pembina 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 – 8th
Enrollment: 102
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: regular
Setting: Remote Rural
County: Pembina County
Phone: (701) 825-6261
Area population (ZIP 58271): 617
Area median age: 39.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

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 58271; 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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Data sources

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