Summary:
Hankinson 8 is a small North Dakota school district featuring a single elementary school, Hankinson Elementary School, which serves grades PK–6 and enrolls 136 students in the community of Hankinson. Compared to other districts, Hankinson 8 ranks in the bottom 25% statewide, but the elementary school itself is a clear bright spot: it ranks 85th out of 216 North Dakota elementary schools (61st percentile, 3 stars), well above its district's overall standing.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Hankinson Elementary delivers strong math results, particularly in upper grades. Math proficiency across all grades is 64% versus the state average of 41%, with 6th and 8th grade students scoring near 90%—roughly double the statewide rate. Reading is more uneven: all-grades reading proficiency is 45.5%, slightly above the state's 40%, but 3rd and 5th grade reading dips to just 20%, while 6th grade reading reaches 74.5%. Science sits at 44% overall, above the state's 38%, though 8th grade science trails the state average. The school also outperforms its district in every subject, with the largest gap in science (+10 points).
The school benefits from favorable conditions: only 22% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and spending is substantial at $15,056 per student. However, the mixed reading scores suggest a need for targeted intervention in early elementary grades. One note for interpretation: although the school is listed as PK–6, its test data includes 7th and 8th grade scores, likely reflecting a shared building or combined reporting with a middle school. Despite that quirk, Hankinson Elementary's math excellence and overall above-average performance make it a solid choice in an otherwise struggling district.
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