Very Good
#150 of 451 schools in ND
Top 33% in state
Twin Buttes Elementary School
Elementary School · Twin Buttes 37 · Halliday, ND
A Twin Buttes 37 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7997 7A St NW, Halliday, ND 58636
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twin Buttes Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Twin Buttes 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,500
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Buttes Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Twin Buttes 37
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Twin Buttes Elementary School is listed in TWIN BUTTES 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Buttes Elementary School
Twin Buttes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Halliday, ND, part of Twin Buttes 37, serving approximately 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Buttes Elementary School
What grades does Twin Buttes Elementary School serve?
Twin Buttes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Twin Buttes Elementary School?
Twin Buttes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Elementary School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Buttes Elementary School rank in ND?
Twin Buttes Elementary School ranks #150 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Twin Buttes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Buttes 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 Twin Buttes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Buttes Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Twin Buttes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Twin Buttes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twin Buttes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Twin Buttes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Buttes Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Twin Buttes 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (701) 938-4396
- Area population (ZIP 58636)
- 939
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
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 58636; 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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