Pony Lake School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
19%
Black
(19-20)n/a
7%
White
(19-20)100%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Pony Lake School?
8 students attend Pony Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pony Lake School students are White.
What grades does Pony Lake School offer ?
Pony Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pony Lake School part of?
Pony Lake School is part of Rock County Public Schools.
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