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#428 of 451 schools in ND

North Sargent Elementary School

Elementary School · North Sargent 3 · Gwinner, ND

A North Sargent 3 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 289, Gwinner, ND 58040

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$19,346
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at North Sargent Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Sargent 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,094

Median home value

$179,200

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58040; 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.

North Sargent 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Sargent Elementary School is listed in NORTH SARGENT 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Sargent Elementary School

North Sargent Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gwinner, ND, part of North Sargent 3, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Sargent Elementary School

What grades does North Sargent Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend North Sargent Elementary School?

North Sargent Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Sargent Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Sargent Elementary School rank in ND?

North Sargent Elementary School ranks #428 of 451 schools in ND.

What is North Sargent Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Sargent Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Sargent Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Sargent Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Sargent Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Sargent Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

47.2% of students at North Sargent 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
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sargent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 58040)
1,041
Area median age
32.9
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 58040; 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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