Bassett Grade School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(402) 684-3855
Bassett Grade School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Bassett Grade School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Bassett Grade School's student population of 123 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 123 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Bassett Grade School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bassett Grade School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #708 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 92% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rock County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bassett Grade School is Rock County High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pony Lake School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bassett Pony Lake School Grades: PK-8 | 6 students
3.1 miles
45597 866th Rd
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450 3.1 PK-8 6 - Bassett Rock County High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 116 students10
4.3 miles
East Hwy 20
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3411 4.3 7-12 116 - Ainsworth Ainsworth Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 138 students10
16.5 miles
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083 16.5 PK-4 138 - Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 136 students10
16.5 miles
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082 16.5 9-12 136 - Ainsworth Ainsworth Middle School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 134 students10
16.5 miles
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082 16.5 5-8 134
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