D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Heart River Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 720 7th St SW, Dickinson, ND 58601
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 22% proficient · 15th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
B+
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
249
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%15/100reading 18th percentile, math 11th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 −27 points worse 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 proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−16 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
White32%27%reading -15 pts, math -24 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -21 pts, math -13 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts53rd 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 720 7th St SW
City Dickinson
ZIP Code 58601
District 3800038
NCES School ID 380003800742
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58601

Understanding the community around Heart River Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,864
Per Capita Income $40,256
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,800
Median Rent $982
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
View full data for ZIP 58601 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heart River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.9%
Hispanic/Latino 22.5%
American Indian 4.4%
Black 3.2%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 249
Teachers (FTE) 17.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heart River Elementary School?
Heart River Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Heart River Elementary School?
Heart River Elementary School has 249 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Heart River Elementary School serve?
Heart River Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heart River Elementary School receive per student?
Heart River Elementary School receives $16,043 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heart River Elementary School in 58601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$334,363
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,275
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
38.2%

Other Schools in 58601

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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