Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge
Tel:
(402) 693-2207
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge serves 57 students in grades 2-6.
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge's student population of 57 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-6 |
| Total Students | 57 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is ranked within the top 30% 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 Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is 0.46, 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 | #266 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is Howells Senior High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells (6.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Howells Howells Senior High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 153 students10
6.5 miles
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621 6.5 7-12 153 - Howells Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells Grades: PK-1 | 49 students
6.5 miles
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621 6.5 PK-1 49 - Scribner Elementary School At Scribner Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 118 students10
11.5 miles
400 Pebble
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2568 11.5 PK-6 118 - Scribner Scribner-snyder Secondary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 87 students10
11.5 miles
400 Pebble
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2567 11.5 7-12 87 - Clarkson Clarkson Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 113 students10
12.7 miles
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477 12.7 PK-6 113
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