Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Walnut Hill Elementary School is ranked #862 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School?
400 students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Walnut Hill Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Hill Elementary School?
Walnut Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walnut Hill Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Hill Elementary School part of?
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