Alma School District

515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920-0170
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 359 students in Alma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
359 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#102 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alma   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alma   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alma   School District 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.
65-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alma   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alma   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
338 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
22
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,245 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,724 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alma   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alma   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,245
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alma   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,724
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alma   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alma School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alma School District?
Alma School District manages 2 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Alma School District?
Alma School District is ranked #119 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma School District?
94% of Alma School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma School District?
Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,724 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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