Serving 75 students in grades 6-8,
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 36% (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%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
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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