Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ayr School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Ayr School?
33 students attend Ayr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ayr School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayr School?
Ayr School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ayr School offer ?
Ayr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ayr School part of?
Ayr School is part of Adams Central Public Schools School District.
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