Wisner-Pilger Public Schools

The Wisner-Pilger Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Wisner-Pilger Elementary School and Wisner-Pilger High School. While the elementary school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Nebraska elementary schools and outperforms the state average on standardized tests, the high school has struggled, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Nebraska high schools and underperforming the state average on ACT assessments.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between the two schools. Wisner-Pilger Elementary School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Wisner-Pilger High School has received a 0-1 star rating. Both schools have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.

Despite the district's relatively high spending per student, the high school's performance does not reflect this investment. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools suggests that the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to the performance gaps. These factors warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the disparities between the elementary and high school within the Wisner-Pilger Public Schools district.