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South Central Nebraska Unified 5 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 8 public schools serving 714 students in South Central Nebraska Unified 5 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 South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
8 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
714 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 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
#188 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
616 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
61
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,654 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,078 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,654
$15,429
Spending / Student
$20,078
$16,737
Best South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lawrence/nelson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sandy Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
Magnet School
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Early Learning Center
Magnet School
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District?
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District manages 8 public schools serving 714 students.
What is the rank of South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District?
South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District is ranked #176 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 South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District?
86% of South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District?
South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is South Centralbraska Unified 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,078 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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