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#142 of 451 schools in ND

Top 31% in state

P S Berg Elementary School

Elementary School · Dickinson 1 · Dickinson, ND

A Dickinson 1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

444 4th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$14,515
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at P S Berg Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 40% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where P S Berg 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 78Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dickinson), 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

$81,008

Median home value

$269,200

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Elementary WestPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–40.1 mi164Compare →
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.5 mi260Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–50.6 mi390Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.6 mi373Compare →

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.

Dickinson 1

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

P S Berg Elementary School is listed in DICKINSON 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About P S Berg Elementary School

P S Berg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dickinson, ND, part of Dickinson 1, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about P S Berg Elementary School

What grades does P S Berg Elementary School serve?

P S Berg Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend P S Berg Elementary School?

P S Berg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at P S Berg Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at P S Berg Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does P S Berg Elementary School rank in ND?

P S Berg Elementary School ranks #142 of 451 schools in ND.

What is P S Berg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

P S Berg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 P S Berg Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, P S Berg Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is P S Berg Elementary School a charter school?

No, P S Berg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is P S Berg Elementary School a Title I school?

No, P S Berg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P S Berg Elementary School?

36.7% of students at P S Berg 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
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 58601)
29,680
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
34.1
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 58601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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