Summary:
The city of Shelton, Nebraska is home to two public schools: Shelton Elementary School and Shelton High School, both part of the Shelton Public Schools district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they appear to be performing at or below the state average on various metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.
Shelton Elementary School has 157 students, with a predominantly white student population (90.45%), while Shelton High School has 112 students, also with a majority white student population (88.39%). Both schools have proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are generally below the state average, with Shelton High School's 11th-grade ACT English Language Arts proficiency rate being particularly low at 25% compared to the state average of 33.35%. Additionally, Shelton Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, suggesting a concerning trend.
The schools also differ in their spending per student, with Shelton High School spending $24,458 per student compared to Shelton Elementary School's $20,233 per student. However, this additional spending does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes. The district may benefit from a closer examination of the factors contributing to the declining and inconsistent performance, as well as addressing the racial diversity imbalance and ensuring equitable resource allocation across the schools.
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