Paxton High School

308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Paxton High School serves 101 students in grades 7-12.
Paxton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paxton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Paxton High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Paxton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paxton High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.23
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paxton High School's ranking?
Paxton High School is ranked #524 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paxton High School?
The graduation rate of Paxton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paxton High School?
101 students attend Paxton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paxton High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paxton High School?
Paxton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paxton High School offer ?
Paxton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paxton High School part of?
Paxton High School is part of Paxton Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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