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Anselmo-Merna School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 245 students in Anselmo-Merna School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Anselmo-Merna School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
245 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Anselmo-Merna School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
235 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
22
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,233 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,082 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,233
$15,429
Spending / Student
$17,082
$16,737
Best Anselmo-Merna School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Anselmo-merna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District manages 2 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District is ranked #184 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anselmo-Merna School District?
96% of Anselmo-Merna School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Anselmo-Merna School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,082 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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