Serving 52 students in grades 6-8, Garden County Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Garden County Junior High School?
52 students attend Garden County Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Garden County Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden County Junior High School?
Garden County Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garden County Junior High School offer ?
Garden County Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garden County Junior High School part of?
Garden County Junior High School is part of Garden County Schools School District.
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