Loomis Secondary School
Tel:
(308) 876-2111
Loomis Secondary School serves 84 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than 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.
Loomis Secondary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Loomis Secondary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Loomis Secondary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 84 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Loomis Secondary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Loomis Secondary School is 0.25, 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 | #161 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Loomis 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 Loomis Secondary School is Bertrand High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Loomis Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Loomis Loomis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 130 students
0.0 miles
101 Bryan
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111 0.0 PK-6 130 - Holdrege Holdrege Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 381 students
6.8 miles
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339 6.8 PK-4 381 - Bertrand Bertrand Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 150 students
7.3 miles
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427 7.3 PK-6 150 - Bertrand Bertrand High School Grades: 7-12 | 111 students
7.3 miles
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427 7.3 7-12 111 - Holdrege Holdrege High School Grades: 9-12 | 382 students
7.6 miles
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558 7.6 9-12 382
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