Hastings School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Hastings School District, serving 3,740 students. Hastings School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
- Public schools in Hastings School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
- The top ranked public schools in Hastings School District are Raymond A Watson Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Hastings Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Hastings School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402) 461-7500 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,740 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 257 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Hastings 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 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #198 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 24 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 43 Students | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 821 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 22% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 74 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 2,667 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 71% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 7 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 104 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 244 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 258 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 278 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 277 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 251 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 276 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 227 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 298 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 272 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 260 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 264 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 277 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 258 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 300 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,256 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 $12,934 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 | $46 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $48 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,256 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,934 | $17,165 |
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Hastings School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Raymond A Watson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1720 N Crane10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Grades: PK-5 | 418 students
- Longfellow Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%828 N Hastings10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
- Hastings Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50%201 N Marian Road10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Grades: 6-8 | 830 students
- Hawthorne Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2200 W 9th St10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
- Hastings Senior High School Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1100 W 14th St10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Grades: 9-12 | 1,099 student
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%720 S Franklin10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
- Alcott Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%731 N Baltimore10
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
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