Blair Community Schools

The Blair Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data shows that the district is performing well overall, with several standout schools delivering excellent academic outcomes for their students.

The Gerald Otte Blair Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 13th out of 200 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Blair Deerfield Elementary is also a strong performer, ranking 58th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and boasting impressive test scores, with over 69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 71% in Mathematics.

While the district as a whole is performing well, there are some areas that could be further examined. The varying free/reduced-price lunch rates and spending per student across the schools may suggest potential equity concerns, and the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level, could be an issue that the district may want to address. Overall, the data indicates that the Blair Community Schools district is providing a quality education to its students, with several standout schools leading the way.