Pierce Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(402) 329-6217
Pierce Jr/sr High School serves 311 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pierce Jr/sr High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pierce Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pierce Jr/sr High School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pierce Jr/sr High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pierce Jr/sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #61 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pierce School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Pierce Jr/sr High 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 | 342 students
0.3 miles
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302 0.3 PK-6 342 - 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 | 80 students
11.9 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 11.9 PK-6 80 - Osmond Osmond High School Grades: 7-12 | 112 students
11.9 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 11.9 7-12 112 - Norfolk Bel Air Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 348 students
12.1 miles
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539 12.1 PK-4 348
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