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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
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 695 students in South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
695 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
612 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
50
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,246 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,627 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,246
$15,508
Spending / Student
$20,627
$16,823
Best South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek Middle School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence/nelson High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Creek High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Grades: PK
| 40 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 695 students.
What is the rank of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District?
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District is ranked #119 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District?
88% of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District?
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,627 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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