Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School

300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 168 students in grades 7-12, Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#236 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is ranked #236 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
168 students attend Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School offer ?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School part of?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is part of Elmwood-Murdock School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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