Tappen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
12%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
5%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)79%
74%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kidder County 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
How many students attend Tappen Elementary School?
34 students attend Tappen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tappen Elementary School students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Tappen Elementary School offer ?
Tappen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tappen Elementary School part of?
Tappen Elementary School is part of Kidder County 1 School District.
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