Summary:
Wisner-Pilger Public Schools in Nebraska is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Wisner-Pilger Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has consistently high academic performance across multiple grade levels.
Wisner-Pilger Elementary School is a standout institution, ranking among the top 127 out of 428 elementary schools in Nebraska and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with some grade levels achieving proficiency rates over 70%. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.52% of 3rd graders, 62.5% of 4th graders, and 73.33% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, surpassing the state average. The school's 5th and 6th grade students also achieved exceptional Mathematics proficiency rates of 90% and 91%, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year.
While the school's per-student spending of $20,504 is higher than the state average, it may contribute to its academic success. However, the school also serves a significant population of students (53.41%) from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% in the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the state's target of 10% or less, which could be an area for improvement.
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