Ackerman Elementary School vs. Upchurch Elementary School
Should you attend Ackerman Elementary School or Upchurch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ackerman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Upchurch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ackerman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Upchurch Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
453 students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#4 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
92%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
3
Kindergarten Students
59
47
Grade 1 Students
81
68
Grade 2 Students
69
67
Grade 3 Students
73
68
Grade 4 Students
93
63
Grade 5 Students
74
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
74%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%