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#29 of 451 schools in ND

Top 6% in state

Scranton Elementary School

Elementary School · Scranton 33 · Scranton, ND

A Scranton 33 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 126, Scranton, ND 58653

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.67 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.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$18,635

Students at Scranton Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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

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

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Scranton 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$89,063

Median home value

$159,200

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Scranton 33

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scranton Elementary School is listed in SCRANTON 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scranton Elementary School

Scranton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scranton, ND, part of Scranton 33, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scranton Elementary School

What grades does Scranton Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Scranton Elementary School?

Scranton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scranton Elementary School rank in ND?

Scranton Elementary School ranks #29 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Scranton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scranton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Scranton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scranton Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scranton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Scranton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

29.3% of students at Scranton 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
75
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bowman County
Area population (ZIP 58653)
709
Area median age
37.3
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 58653; 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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