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Raymond Central 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 5 public schools serving 742 students in Raymond Central 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 Raymond Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
742 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Raymond Central 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
686 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
53
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,001 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,419
$15,429
Spending / Student
$15,001
$16,737
Best Raymond Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary Sch At Valparaiso
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 E Third
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Ceresco
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Third
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Secondary Sch At Raymond
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Agnew Rd
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-2685
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-2685
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Intermediate School At Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Agnew Rd
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Grades: 6
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond Central Preschool
Magnet School
1800 W Agnew Road
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-7070
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-7070
Grades: PK
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raymond Central School District?
Raymond Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 742 students.
What is the rank of Raymond Central School District?
Raymond Central School District is ranked #135 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Raymond Central School District?
92% of Raymond Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raymond Central School District?
Raymond Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Raymond Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,001 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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