Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blair South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Blair South Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair South Elementary School?
123 students attend Blair South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blair South Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair South Elementary School?
Blair South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair South Elementary School offer ?
Blair South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blair South Elementary School part of?
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