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RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

611 N 31st St, Bismarck, ND, 58501

Ranked 69 of 172 in North Dakota

Top schools in Bismarck
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

611 N 31st St, Bismarck, ND, 58501

About RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 39% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
374
Total Students
$89864
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 73.8%
Asian 0.27%
Hispanic 5.35%
Black 3.21%
Two+ Races 9.36%
Native Am. 5.88%
White
73.8%
Asian
0.27%
Hispanic
5.35%
Black
3.21%
Two+ Races
9.36%
Native Am.
5.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 374
51.6%
193 Female
48.4%
181 Male

Student Population

374 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

611 N 31st St, Bismarck, ND, 58501

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Phone

(701) 323-4190

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TOP 69 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rita Murphy Elementary School is full of community spirit and strong ties as the school year comes to an end. Families, staff, and students all got together for the school's annual Harvest Celebration, which was a fun afternoon of creative activities, seasonal fun, and community fellowship. Students proudly showed off their fall-themed projects, played games with each other, and welcomed parents and siblings to see the lively school culture for themselves. This fun event showed how friendly and welcoming the school is. Students are encouraged to be themselves and make strong connections with both peers and adults.

FAQ

Q1. What grades are served at Rita Murphy Elementary?

Ans. The school teaches early learners, helping them build essential academic skills.

Q2. Are creative and physical classes available?

Ans. Yes, students receive instruction in music, art, and fitness.

Q3. How do parents stay informed?

Ans. Teachers communicate through notes, emails, and school apps.

Q4. Are optional programs offered?

Ans. Some enrichment activities may be available.

Q5. How are newcomers supported?

Ans. Staff guide them through routines and classroom procedures.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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