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Century Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 572 students

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Posted March 28, 2009

I have no idea why this website rates this school a 4 out of 10. This is the best elementary school in Grand Forks if not the whole state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2008

I have two kids that go to school at Century, and I would not choose another school in town. I grew up here, moved to Florida, but came back to ND to raise my kids as the school system here is 10 times better than any I have ever seen. They cater to your needs, they believe in the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND...and really do work with it. If your children are ahead of the class, as mine are, they will give them extra projects to keep them interested and learning. Grand Forks is a great place to raise a family. All the schools are great here, but I like my kids going to Century, plus some of the teachers were teachers when I went to school, definately a 'family feeling'-I know my kids are being taught well not only from books, but to be better people.
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Posted May 4, 2005

My daughter attended Century, but due to job relocation, we had to move. While she did attend Century, we had no complaints and thought it was a wonderful school environment! The teachers and staff were caring and creative with a lot of fun, new ideas for students (and parents) to enjoy. Although my daughter is doing well in her new school, we are constantly comparing the academic studies and teachers to the way things were for her while she did attend Century.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the school for the entire academic year. The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See North Dakota's state standards

Source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
African American82%
Asian>=95%
Hispanic75%
Native American67%
White88%
Other racen/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities82%
English language learners>=95%

Reading

All Students79%
African American82%
Asian76%
Hispanic67%
Native American47%
White81%
Other racen/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities68%
English language learners92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the school for the entire academic year. The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the North Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See North Dakota's state standards

Source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 85%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 9%
Black 7% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 1%
Hispanic 3% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A32%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3351 17th Ave South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-2440

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