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Homer Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in Homer Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Homer Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
444 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Homer Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
# American Indian Students
69 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
338 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
36
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,505 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,011 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,505
$15,464
Spending / Student
$15,011
$16,776
Best Homer Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Homer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Homer Community Schools School District?
Homer Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 444 students.
What is the rank of Homer Community Schools School District?
Homer Community Schools School District is ranked #148 out of 245 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Community Schools School District?
76% of Homer Community Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer Community Schools School District?
Homer Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Homer Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,011 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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