J Nelson Kelly Elementary School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend J Nelson Kelly Elementary School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
476 students
549 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#181 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
69
-
Grade 1 Students
79
-
Grade 2 Students
73
-
Grade 3 Students
84
-
Grade 4 Students
82
-
Grade 5 Students
83
-
Grade 6 Students
-
176
Grade 7 Students
-
178
Grade 8 Students
-
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
82%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
