Summary:
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska that serves a single high school, Anselmo-Merna High School. The high school has a homogeneous student population, with 98.96% of students identifying as White, and a small enrollment of just 96 students. While the school's 11th-grade students perform better than the state average in mathematics, they lag behind in English Language Arts and Science, and the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years.
Anselmo-Merna High School's academic performance is a mixed bag, with strengths in mathematics but weaknesses in other subjects. The school's 11th-grade students outperformed the state average in mathematics, with 42.11% proficient or better compared to the state's 26.23%. However, in English Language Arts and Science, the school's performance fell slightly below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also been inconsistent, ranging from 14th out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to 112th out of 215 in 2022-2023.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance, as 28.12% of Anselmo-Merna High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school spends significantly more per student ($24,739) than the state average. Additionally, the school's homogeneous student population may limit its ability to prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. Overall, Anselmo-Merna Public Schools and its lone high school face unique challenges and opportunities that warrant further investigation to understand the drivers of the school's performance and identify areas for improvement.
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