Summary:
The Dorchester Public School district in Nebraska consists of 1 elementary school and 1 high school, serving a total of 235 students. While Dorchester Elementary School has shown strengths in 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts and 6th grade math, the district as a whole is ranked 131 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
The most notable finding is the significant performance fluctuation at Dorchester High School. In the 2015-2016 school year, the high school ranked 18 out of 246 Nebraska high schools with a 5-star rating, but by the 2022-2023 school year, its ranking had dropped to 180 out of 215 high schools with a 1-star rating. Understanding the factors behind this dramatic shift could provide valuable insights for the district.
Another area of concern is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% at both the elementary and high school levels. Addressing the root causes of this issue and implementing targeted interventions could help improve student attendance and engagement across the district. Additionally, the difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school ($2,686) may warrant further analysis to ensure equitable resource allocation.
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