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Dorchester Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 237 students in Dorchester Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Dorchester Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
237 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dorchester Public 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
165 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
70%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
21
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,274 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,928 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,274
$15,508
Spending / Student
$16,928
$16,823
Best Dorchester Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 237 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District is ranked #212 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Public School District?
70% of Dorchester Public School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester Public School District?
Dorchester Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Dorchester Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,928 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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