Victor Solheim Elementary School vs. Highland Acres Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highland Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 61% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 8% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
560 students
101 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
7 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#27 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/61000/60844/highland-acres-elementary-school-chart-KTaFEt.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60-64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
96
17
Grade 1 Students
105
14
Grade 2 Students
95
19
Grade 3 Students
89
11
Grade 4 Students
93
23
Grade 5 Students
82
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
n/a
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% Black
n/a
n/a
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% White
81%
92%
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% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.33
0.15
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
4%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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