Mc Cool Junction Public Schools

The Mc Cool Junction Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to two schools: Mc Cool Junction Elementary School and McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School. Both schools have an enrollment of 120 students and face similar challenges, such as high student-teacher ratios and significant portions of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 38th out of 202 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.1% and outperforms the state average in 7th and 8th grade NSCAS math and science test scores. In contrast, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School excels in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade NSCAS English Language Arts test scores, as well as 6th grade NSCAS math proficiency, outpacing the state average in these areas.

While both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and significant portions of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the data suggests that the Mc Cool Junction Public Schools district is making efforts to provide quality education to its students. The standout performance of McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School and the academic strengths of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School indicate that the district is taking steps to address the needs of its student population and support their academic success.