Schuyler Community Schools

The Schuyler Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with some notable exceptions like Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's, which has a higher percentage of white students. While the district overall struggles with low test scores, particularly at the high school level, Richland Elementary School stands out with exceptional performance, with 100% proficiency in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 92% in 3rd-grade Mathematics.

The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 27.47% at Schuyler Headstart to 74.07% at Schuyler Elementary School. This suggests a need to address the impact of poverty on student learning. Additionally, the district's spending per student varies widely, with Richland Elementary School having the highest spending at $21,282 per student, significantly more than the district average.

The data also reveals a concerning trend at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's, which has seen a decline in its performance rating from a 4-star in 2009-2010 to a 2-star in 2013-2014. This decline highlights the need to investigate the factors contributing to the school's performance drop and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.