Top Rankings
Blair Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,265 students in Blair Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Blair Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,265 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Blair Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
14 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,021 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
165
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,699 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,996
$15,508
Spending / Student
$12,699
$16,823
Best Blair Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 154 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK-2
| 137 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
1100 Deerfield Blv
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: 3-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Blair High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blair Community Schools School District?
Blair Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,265 students.
What is the rank of Blair Community Schools School District?
Blair Community Schools School District is ranked #82 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blair Community Schools School District?
89% of Blair Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blair Community Schools School District?
Blair Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Blair Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,699 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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