The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)34%
14%
Black
(09-10)n/a
8%
White
(09-10)66%
74%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alda School?
32 students attend Alda School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Alda School students are White, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alda School offer ?
Alda School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alda School part of?
Alda School is part of Wood River Rural Schools School District.
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