Summary:
The city of Blair, Nebraska is home to a strong school district with 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The Blair Community Schools district is highly ranked, with several standout schools that consistently deliver excellent academic results.
The Gerald Otte Blair Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 13th out of 200 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained consistently high performance, ranking 25th and 48th in the previous two school years. Its students demonstrate impressive test scores, with 75.8% to 88.68% proficient or better in various NSCAS subjects. Another high-performing school is Blair Deerfield Elementary, which ranks 58th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and has held a 4-star rating since at least 2009-2010. This school also boasts excellent test scores, with 69.57% to 83.61% of students proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While the Blair High School students perform well on ACT tests, with 51.41% to 55.37% proficient or better in various subjects, the district as a whole faces a challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1% across all schools. However, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. Overall, the Blair Community Schools district is a strong performer, with several standout schools that provide a high-quality education for students in the area.
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