Southwest Jr/sr High School

900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 119 students in grades 7-12, Southwest Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwest Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Southwest Jr/sr High School's student population of 119 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Jr/sr High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#409 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-59%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Southwest Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Southwest Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southwest Jr/sr High School is ranked #409 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southwest Jr/sr High School?
119 students attend Southwest Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southwest Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Jr/sr High School?
Southwest Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Jr/sr High School offer ?
Southwest Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southwest Jr/sr High School part of?
Southwest Jr/sr High School is part of Southwest Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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