Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District

550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446-0520
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 793 students in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
793 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#13 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
741 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
50
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
61
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,449 in this school district is less 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 $13,306 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,449
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,306
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Education Dr
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Grades: PK-3
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Middle School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 Education Drive
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Grades: 4-8
| 305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 793 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District is ranked #12 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District?
94% of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District?
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,306 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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