Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Badlands Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Badlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Badlands Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Badlands Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badlands Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mckenzie Co 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badlands Elementary School's ranking?
Badlands Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Badlands Elementary School often compared to?
Badlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Badlands Elementary School?
538 students attend Badlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Badlands Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Badlands Elementary School?
Badlands Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Badlands Elementary School offer ?
Badlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Badlands Elementary School part of?
Badlands Elementary School is part of Mckenzie Co 1 School District.
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