Plainview Secondary School
Tel:
(402) 582-4991
Plainview Secondary School serves 134 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Plainview Secondary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Plainview Secondary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Plainview Secondary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Total Students | 134 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Plainview Secondary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Plainview Secondary School is 0.19, 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 | #309 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
Black | 3% | 7% |
White | 90% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Plainview 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 Plainview Secondary School is Creighton Community High School (9.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Plainview Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainview Plainview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 185 students
0.1 miles
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808 0.1 PK-6 185 - Creighton Creighton Community High School Grades: 7-12 | 164 students
9.4 miles
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000 9.4 7-12 164 - Creighton Creighton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 146 students
9.4 miles
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001 9.4 PK-6 146 - Osmond Osmond Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 80 students
9.8 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 9.8 PK-6 80 - Osmond Osmond High School Grades: 7-12 | 112 students
9.8 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 9.8 7-12 112
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