Serving 174 students in grades 7-12, Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is ranked #112 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
174 students attend Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School offer ?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School part of?
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School is part of Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools School District.
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