For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 258 students in Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
258 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
249 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
21
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,264 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,221 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,264
$15,508
Spending / Student
$16,221
$16,823
Best Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District?
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District?
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District is ranked #164 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District?
96% of Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District?
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Anselmo-Merna Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,221 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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