Anselmo-Merna Public Schools

The Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district in Nebraska operates two schools: Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna and Anselmo-Merna High School. The elementary school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the high school has shown mixed performance, with higher proficiency in Mathematics compared to English Language Arts and Science.

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna stands out for its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 74%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 82.59%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which may contribute to its academic success. Meanwhile, Anselmo-Merna High School has a high four-year graduation rate of 88.1% and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, which is lower than the elementary school.

Despite these strengths, both schools face challenges, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%. Additionally, the schools' statewide rankings have fluctuated over the years, indicating potential instability or variability in their performance. The district may need to investigate the underlying factors contributing to the contrast in academic performance between the elementary and high school levels and implement targeted strategies to ensure consistent and high-quality education across all grade levels.