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Anselmo-Merna School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 249 students in Anselmo-Merna School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Anselmo-Merna School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
249 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anselmo-Merna School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% White
97%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,888 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,888
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,253
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Anselmo-Merna School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District manages 2 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District is ranked #144 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anselmo-Merna School District?
97% of Anselmo-Merna School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anselmo-Merna School District?
Anselmo-Merna School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Anselmo-Merna School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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