Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(308) 879-4434
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School serves 76 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High 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 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 76 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Potter-dix Jr/sr High 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 Potter-dix Jr/sr High School is 0.17, 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 | #400 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Potter-Dix School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Potter-dix Jr/sr High School is Sidney High School (17.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sidney Middle School (17.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Potter-dix Elementary School (9.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dix Potter-dix Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 105 students
9.3 miles
304 Horrum St
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226 9.3 PK-6 105 - Sidney West Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 186 students
17.2 miles
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-0960 17.2 5-6 186 - Sidney Sidney Head Start Grades: PK
17.3 miles
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184 17.3 PK n/a - Sidney Sidney Alternative Program Alternative School
17.4 miles
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467 17.4 n/a n/a - Sidney Sidney High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
17.4 miles
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893 17.4 9-12 383
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