Top Rankings
Falls City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 880 students in Falls City 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 Falls City School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
880 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Falls City 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
45 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
739 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
46
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,625 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 $15,207 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,625
$15,429
Spending / Student
$15,207
$16,737
Best Falls City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Grades: 3-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Falls City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Falls City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Falls City North Elementary School
Magnet School
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Falls City School District?
Falls City School District manages 4 public schools serving 880 students.
What is the rank of Falls City School District?
Falls City School District is ranked #196 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Falls City School District?
84% of Falls City School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Falls City School District?
Falls City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Falls City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,207 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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