Potter-Dix Public Schools School District

303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156-0415
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Potter-Dix Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 161 students in Potter-Dix Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Potter-Dix Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and 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
161 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Potter-Dix Public Schools 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#160 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
156 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
97%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
9
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,280 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,963 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,280
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,963
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Potter-Dix Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Potter-Dix Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter-dix Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 Horrum St
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Potter-Dix Public Schools School District?
Potter-Dix Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Potter-Dix Public Schools School District?
Potter-Dix Public Schools School District is ranked #171 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potter-Dix Public Schools School District?
97% of Potter-Dix Public Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potter-Dix Public Schools School District?
Potter-Dix Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Potter-Dix Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,963 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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