West Point School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in West Point School District, serving 751 students. West Point School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Public schools in West Point School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public schools in West Point School District are West Point Elementary School, West Point-beemer High School and West Point - Beemer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | West Point School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402) 372-5860 |
| 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 | 751 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 63 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
West Point School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #142 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 295 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 39% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of White Students | 448 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 60% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 6 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 42 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 46 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 42 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 43 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 50 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 50 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 49 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 40 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 49 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 69 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 67 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 72 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 60 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 72 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,474 is higher 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 $16,510 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 | $13 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,474 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,510 | $17,165 |
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West Point School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Point Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30%1200 East Washington10
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
- West Point-beemer High School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30%1200 E Washington10
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
- West Point - Beemer Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1200 E Washington10
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 5-8 | 207 students
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