Gothenburg School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Gothenburg School District, serving 914 students. Gothenburg School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
- Public schools in Gothenburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 Gothenburg School District are Gothenburg Secondary School, Dudley Elementary School and Swede Preschool Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Gothenburg School District |
| School District Phone Number | (308) 537-3651 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 914 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 68 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Gothenburg 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 45 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 10 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 845 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 7 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 24 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 57 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 52 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 66 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 63 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 69 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 72 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 70 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 69 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 64 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 76 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 78 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 73 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 81 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,132 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $12 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,572 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,132 | $17,165 |
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Gothenburg School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Gothenburg Secondary School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%1322 Avenue I10
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: 7-12 | 441 students
- Dudley Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1311 Avenue G10
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: PK-6 | 449 students
- Swede Preschool Academy1401 Lake Avenue
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: PK | 24 students
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