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#7 of 451 schools in ND

Top 1% in state

North Border-walhalla Elementary School

Elementary School · North Border 100 · Walhalla, ND

A North Border 100 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

605 10th St, Walhalla, ND 58282

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$18,809
Chronic Absenteeism6.2%

Students at North Border-walhalla Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(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 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Border-walhalla 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average368/100K

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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

$49,500

Median home value

$108,700

Median rent

$648/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in NORTH BORDER 100

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Border-pembina Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–8Not available102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Border 100

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 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-walhalla Elementary School is listed in NORTH BORDER 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Border-walhalla Elementary School

North Border-walhalla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walhalla, ND, part of North Border 100, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Border-walhalla Elementary School

What grades does North Border-walhalla Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend North Border-walhalla Elementary School?

North Border-walhalla Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Border-walhalla Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

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

North Border-walhalla Elementary School ranks #7 of 451 schools in ND.

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

North Border-walhalla Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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-walhalla Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Border-walhalla Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Border-walhalla Elementary School a charter school?

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

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

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

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

37.2% of students at North Border-walhalla 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
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pembina County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.2%
Area population (ZIP 58282)
1,240
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
46
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 58282; 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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