Alpha School (Closed 2012)

Alpha School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥50%
63%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alpha 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alpha 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Alpha School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Alpha School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alpha School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Alpha School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Alpha School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alpha School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alpha School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Alpha School?
17 students attend Alpha School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alpha School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha School?
Alpha School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alpha School offer ?
Alpha School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alpha School part of?

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