Summary:
The Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to a single elementary school, Benkelman Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Benkelman Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67% of 4th graders and 75% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.98% and 58.3%, respectively. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates for 5th and 6th graders were 70% and 60%, exceeding the state averages of 61.1% and 57.22%. This strong academic performance has earned Benkelman Elementary a ranking in the top third of Nebraska elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 53.12% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Benkelman Elementary School has been able to maintain its high academic standards. The school's higher-than-average spending per student of $24,948 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1 suggest that the school is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and well-being. While the school's ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it has consistently maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its continued commitment to providing a quality education for its students.
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