Serving 104 students in grades 7-12, Anselmo-merna High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Anselmo-Merna High School's attendance zone serves the entire school district of Merna, NE, covering approximately 489.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone's edges ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a furthest edge located 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anselmo-merna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Anselmo-merna High School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be a Learner · Be a Leader · Be a Coyote
School Rankings
Anselmo-merna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anselmo-merna High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anselmo-merna High School's ranking?
Anselmo-merna High School is ranked #468 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anselmo-merna High School?
The graduation rate of Anselmo-merna High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Anselmo-merna High School?
104 students attend Anselmo-merna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Anselmo-merna High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anselmo-merna High School?
Anselmo-merna High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anselmo-merna High School offer ?
Anselmo-merna High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anselmo-merna High School part of?
Anselmo-merna High School is part of Anselmo-Merna School District.
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