Deshler Public Schools

The Deshler Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Deshler Elementary School and Deshler High School. While Deshler High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, reaching as high as 11th out of 209 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, Deshler Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, from 216th out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 302nd out of 428 in 2023-2024.

Deshler High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with 55.56% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT Science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 48.8%. The school also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.1% for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Deshler Elementary School has a lower 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating weaker performance.

Both schools in the Deshler Public Schools district face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of over 21% at each school. Additionally, Deshler Elementary School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 41.6%, compared to 34.19% at Deshler High School, which may be a factor in the elementary school's lower performance. The district should focus on identifying and addressing the specific challenges facing the elementary school to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.