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Conestoga School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Conestoga School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Conestoga School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
709 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Conestoga 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
649 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
42
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,155 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,638
$15,429
Spending / Student
$14,155
$16,737
Best Conestoga School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conestoga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District manages 2 public schools serving 709 students.
What is the rank of Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District is ranked #85 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Conestoga School District?
91% of Conestoga School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Conestoga School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,155 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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