Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Kimball Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimball Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kimball Jr/sr High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kimball Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimball Jr/sr High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimball Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Kimball Jr/sr High School is ranked #840 out of 902 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kimball Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Kimball Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kimball Jr/sr High School?
157 students attend Kimball Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kimball Jr/sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kimball Jr/sr High School?
Kimball Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kimball Jr/sr High School offer ?
Kimball Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kimball Jr/sr High School part of?
Kimball Jr/sr High School is part of Kimball Public Schools School District.
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