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Sutton Secondary School

1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979

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Sutton Secondary School serves 181 students in grades 7-12.

Sutton Secondary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sutton Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Sutton Secondary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

181 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sutton Secondary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sutton Secondary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#166 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sutton Secondary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sutton Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sutton Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

23%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sutton Secondary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

76%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sutton Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Sutton Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Sutton Secondary School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sutton Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Sutton Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sutton Secondary School's ranking?

Sutton Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sutton Secondary School?

The graduation rate of Sutton Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend Sutton Secondary School?

181 students attend Sutton Secondary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Sutton Secondary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton Secondary School?

Sutton Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Sutton Secondary School offer ?

Sutton Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Sutton Secondary School part of?

Sutton Secondary School is part of Sutton Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education