Summary:
The 58503 zip code area of Bismarck, North Dakota is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools serve a diverse student population and offer a range of educational opportunities.
Among the standout schools in this area are Century High School, which is ranked 1st out of 14 high schools in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts strong test scores, with 51% of 10th graders proficient or better in reading and 65% proficient or better in science. Another top performer is Elk Ridge Elementary School, which is ranked 2nd out of 53 elementary schools in the state and also has a 5-star rating. Elk Ridge stands out with exceptional test scores, with 71% of students proficient or better in math and 70% proficient or better in reading.
The schools in the Bismarck 1 school district, which all the schools in the data set belong to, are generally performing well, with the district ranked 9th out of 23 districts in the state and having a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, there is a significant gap in performance between the top-ranked schools and the lower-ranked schools, suggesting opportunities for improvement and learning from the best practices of the higher-performing institutions. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 20% across all schools is a concern that may require further investigation and intervention.
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