Best Public Schools in Utica, NE

Summary:

The city of Utica, Nebraska is home to three schools that are part of the Centennial Public Schools district, including one elementary school, one middle school, and one junior-senior high school. The data reveals that Centennial Middle School is the standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 40 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Centennial Elementary School has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 149th to 76th over the past three school years, and also maintains a 4-star rating.

In contrast, Centennial Junior-Senior High School has struggled to maintain a high ranking, with its statewide ranking declining from 141st to 102nd over the same period. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is notably higher than the state average, which is an area that the district may need to address. Additionally, the per-student spending varies across the schools, with Centennial Junior-Senior High School having the highest at $26,916 and Centennial Elementary School the lowest at $21,987.

Overall, the Centennial Public Schools district in Utica, Nebraska has a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Centennial Middle School and Centennial Elementary School standing out as the strongest performers. The district will need to closely examine the factors contributing to the successes and challenges of each school to develop targeted strategies that support student learning and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 534-2321	238	22	11.0	36.6%	216 (90.8%)	6 (2.5%)	12 (5.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.5	76^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.3	106^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.9%	30	$21,987	$1,808	$16,951
Centennial Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 534-2321	148	22	6.8	37.8%	141 (95.3%)	3 (2.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.1	102^nd of 168 public high schools	39.3%		45.4	114^th of 215 public high schools	47.0%	12	$26,916	$539	$22,409
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1301 Centennial Middle School	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 534-2321	111	1	129.0	43.2%	102 (91.9%)	5 (4.5%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	75.5	40^th of 200 public middle schools	80.0%		66.8	72^nd of 238 public middle schools	69.7%	32	$23,133	$396	$17,090

Cities Near Utica

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
York	11.78 mi	4	171^st
Seward	13.08 mi	3	10^th
Mc Cool Junction	16.88 mi	2	133^rd
Milford	17.07 mi	2	89^th
Friend	17.28 mi	2	80^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.