Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Perkins County Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90-94%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Perkins County Junior High School?
75 students attend Perkins County Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perkins County Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins County Junior High School?
Perkins County Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perkins County Junior High School offer ?
Perkins County Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perkins County Junior High School part of?
Perkins County Junior High School is part of Perkins County Schools School District.
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