Pierce School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Pierce School District, serving 653 students. Pierce School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Public schools in Pierce School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public schools in Pierce School District are Pierce Jr/sr High School and Pierce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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 | Pierce School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402) 329-4677 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 653 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 48 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Pierce School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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% 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 | #15 out of 248 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.09 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 9 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of White Students | 623 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 96% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 12 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 40 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 52 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 24 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 47 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 44 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 46 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 48 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 41 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 48 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 51 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 58 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 46 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 55 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 53 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,698 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 $13,123 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 | $9 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,698 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,123 | $17,165 |
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Pierce School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Pierce Jr/sr High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%201 N Sunset10
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Grades: 7-12 | 311 students
- Pierce Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%211 N 7th10
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
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