Falls City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Falls City School District, serving 936 students. Falls City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Public schools in Falls City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public schools in Falls City School District are Falls City South Elementary School, Falls City Middle School and Falls City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Falls City School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402) 245-2825 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 936 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 67 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Falls City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 248 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #142 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 37 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 4% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 27 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 4 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 787 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 77 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 166 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 57 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 61 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 54 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 53 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 68 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 55 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 55 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 61 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 61 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 64 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 64 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 54 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 63 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,335 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $13 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,335 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,907 | $17,165 |
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Falls City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Falls City South Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%1000 Fulton St10
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Grades: 3-5 | 176 students
- Falls City Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1415 Morton St10
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Grades: 6-8 | 177 students
- Falls City Senior High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1400 Fulton10
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Grades: 9-12 | 245 students
- Falls City North Elementary School2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Grades: PK-2 | 338 students
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