C
Below Average
54/100

Dorothy Moses Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1312 Columbia Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 37% proficient · 30th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
367
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 25th percentile, math 35th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (−1 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts38th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native15%5%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -6 pts, math -4 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1312 Columbia Dr
City Bismarck
ZIP Code 58504
District 3800014
NCES School ID 380001400048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58504

Understanding the community around Dorothy Moses Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,652
Per Capita Income $40,706
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,900
Median Rent $935
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dorothy Moses Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.7%
American Indian 16.4%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
Black 9.5%
Pacific Islander 8.2%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 367
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has 367 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Dorothy Moses Elementary School serve?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dorothy Moses Elementary School receive per student?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School receives $17,656 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dorothy Moses Elementary School in 58504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,669
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,520
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
24.0%

Other Schools in 58504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026