Serving 175 students in grades 3-5, Falls City South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
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 American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Falls City South Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City 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 is Falls City South Elementary School's ranking?
Falls City South Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Falls City South Elementary School?
175 students attend Falls City South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Falls City South Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City South Elementary School?
Falls City South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falls City South Elementary School offer ?
Falls City South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Falls City South Elementary School part of?
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