Pierce Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(402)329-6217
- Pierce Jr/sr High School serves 297 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pierce Jr/sr High School's student population of 297 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pierce Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pierce Jr/sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #66 out of 918 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pierce Jr/sr High School is Eastern Learning Center (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eastern Learning Center (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pierce Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pierce Pierce Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 344 students
0.3 miles
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402)329-4302 0.3 PK-6 344 - Norfolk Eastern Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
11.6 miles
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)371-3454 11.6 PK-12 n/a - Osmond Osmond Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 89 students
11.9 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402)748-3777 11.9 PK-6 89 - Norfolk Bel Air Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 321 students
12.1 miles
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2539 12.1 PK-4 321 - Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 636 students
12.7 miles
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2569 12.7 5-6 636
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