Best Public Schools in Gordon, NE

Summary:

The city of Gordon, Nebraska is home to two schools - Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon and Gordon-Rushville High School, both part of the Gordon-Rushville Public Schools district. While Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and outperforms district and state averages in key academic areas, Gordon-Rushville High School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years.

Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon stands out for its diverse student population, with 21.2% Native American and 13.59% two or more races. The school has higher proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5, suggesting effective teaching practices and targeted interventions. In contrast, Gordon-Rushville High School lags behind the district and state averages in ACT proficiency for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, warranting further investigation into the factors contributing to this decline.

Interestingly, Gordon-Rushville High School spends more per student ($23,838) compared to the elementary school ($19,164), which may indicate a focus on resources and programs for older students. Understanding how these funds are allocated and their impact on student outcomes could provide valuable insights for the district. Overall, the data suggests that while Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon is a relatively strong-performing school, Gordon-Rushville High School faces challenges that require further attention and potential interventions to improve student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gordon-Rushville High School	Public	9-12	810 N Oak St	Gordon	69343	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 282-1322	152	16	9.3		96 (63.2%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.1%)	21	173^rd of 215 public high schools	19.5%		76.1	39^th of 202 public high schools	80.7%	134								30.0	16.7	16.7	$23,838	$1,089	$18,434
Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Second	Gordon	69343	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 282-0216	184	18	10.2		102 (55.4%)	2 (1.1%)	14 (7.6%)	2 (1.1%)	39 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (13.6%)	53.9	219^th of 459 public elementary schools	52.3%		37.9	302^nd of 457 public elementary schools	33.9%	83	71.0	55.0	53.0	76.0	59.0	50.0	80.0				$19,164	$2,030	$15,732

Cities Near Gordon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rushville	14.59 mi	3	231^st
Hay Springs	26.07 mi	4	125^th
Chadron	40.2 mi	5	113^th
Cody	44.94 mi	3	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.