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Shickley 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 143 students in Shickley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Shickley School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
143 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shickley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,252 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,070 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,252
$17,314
Spending / Student
$32,070
$17,740
Best Shickley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shickley Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Shickley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shickley School District?
Shickley School District manages 2 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Shickley School District?
Shickley School District is ranked #112 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Shickley School District?
94% of Shickley School District students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shickley School District?
Shickley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Shickley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,070 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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