Is Anselmo-Merna High School a good school?

Anselmo-Merna High School ranks 112 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Anselmo-Merna High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Anselmo-Merna High School.

What is the racial makeup of Anselmo-Merna High School?

Students at Anselmo-Merna High School are 99% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Anselmo-Merna High School?

Anselmo-Merna High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Anselmo-Merna High School

Summary:

Anselmo-Merna High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the rural town of Merna, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 96 students. While the school is part of the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 212 districts in the state, Anselmo-Merna High School has shown some unique characteristics compared to nearby schools like Broken Bow High School and Callaway High School.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with over 96% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the nearby Broken Bow High School at around 89% white. Academically, Anselmo-Merna High School has performed particularly well in mathematics, consistently outperforming the state average in ACT Math proficiency for 11th-grade students. The school also has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $18,026 to $24,739 over the past few years, higher than the $16,908 spent per student at Broken Bow High School in 2022-2023.

However, Anselmo-Merna High School's overall performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from a high of 14th out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to a low of 184th out of 247 in 2012-2013. The school has performed particularly well for its female students, ranking 14th out of 138 Nebraska high schools in 2020-2021 and 29th out of 144 in 2017-2018 for this subgroup. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also varied, suggesting the school serves a population with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 7-12

750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856-0068

(308) 643-2224

District: Anselmo-Merna Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,739

Feeder schools for Anselmo-Merna High School:

Elementary:

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.0%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anselmo-Merna High School ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.5. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anselmo-Merna High School is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Anselmo-Merna High School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anselmo-Merna High School is $24,739.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Anselmo-Merna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anselmo-Merna High School 83^rd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Anselmo-Merna High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Anselmo-Merna High School 112^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Anselmo-Merna High School in the ranking list.)

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Anselmo-Merna Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anselmo-Merna Public Schools 124^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anselmo-Merna High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	58.62	92^nd	226	59.3%
2007	32.79	184^th	227	18.9%
2008	30.64	222^nd	245	9.4%
2009	13.80	239^th	243	1.6%
2010	52.90	134^th	254	47.2%
2011	84.26	17^th	246	93.1%
2012	70.64	52^nd	255	79.6%
2013	74.28	40^th	248	83.9%
2014	85.99	17^th	252	93.3%
2015	59.23	97^th	256	62.1%
2016	64.66	80^th	255	68.6%
2017	61.25	83^rd	236	64.8%
2018	65.77	69^th	225	69.3%
2019	65.77	66^th	247	73.3%
2022	24.69	204^th	249	18.1%
2023	64.50	84^th	238	64.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.21	68^th	153	55.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.80	77^th	203	62.1%
2019	68.29	53^rd	222	76.1%
2022	16.97	211^th	234	9.8%
2023	55.14	97^th	217	55.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Anselmo-Merna High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	32.48	208^th	249	16.5%
2007	54.54	125^th	247	49.4%
2008	32.72	216^th	252	14.3%
2009	44.04	167^th	251	33.5%
2010	49.40	154^th	249	38.2%
2011	77.39	37^th	252	85.3%
2012	72.97	41^st	245	83.3%
2013	35.15	184^th	247	25.5%
2014	45.56	149^th	247	39.7%
2015	81.94	21^st	242	91.3%
2016	73.78	54^th	246	78.0%
2017	72.37	52^nd	219	76.3%
2018	75.38	48^th	219	78.1%
2019	43.59	123^rd	217	43.3%
2021	57.26	88^th	209	57.9%
2022	88.20	14^th	202	93.1%
2023	46.27	112^th	215	47.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.48	29^th	144	79.9%
2021	87.29	14^th	138	89.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	69.50	54^th	205	73.7%
2019	34.16	147^th	207	29.0%
2021	49.49	99^th	200	50.5%
2022	88.76	15^th	196	92.3%
2023	37.73	131^st	206	36.4%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Anselmo-Merna High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	142	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1989	142	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1990	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1991	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1992	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1993	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
1994	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
1995	151	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1996	151	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1997	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1998	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
1999	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
2000	158	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2001	160	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
2002	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2003	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2004	138	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	142
2005	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2006	123	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	125
2007	111	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	116
2008	110	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	117
2009	102	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	109
2010	90	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	98
2011	91	0	0	3	1	0	0	95
2012	96	0	2	2	0	0	1	101
2013	92	0	0	1	0	0	2	95
2014	96	0	0	1	0	0	2	99
2015	94	0	0	1	0	0	2	97
2016	101	1	0	0	0	0	2	104
2017	107	0	0	0	1	0	2	110
2018	111	1	0	0	0	0	1	113
2019	119	1	0	4	0	0	0	124
2020	109	0	0	5	0	0	1	115
2021	103	1	0	2	0	0	1	107
2022	104	1	0	2	0	0	1	108
2023	95	0	0	1	0	0	0	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anselmo-Merna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	143	11.0	13.0	26.6
1989	143	11.4	12.5	25.2
1990	140	11.3	12.3	25.7
1991	131	12.4	10.5	24.4
1992	146	12.3	11.8	22.6
1993	149	12.4	12.0	20.8
1994	156	12.7	12.3	17.9
1995	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
1996	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
1997	157	12.7	12.4	13.4
1998	159	12.1	13.1	16.4
1999	161	12.0	13.4	27.3
2000	159	13.4	11.9	29.6
2001	161	13.4	12.0	32.3
2002	145	14.4	10.1	34.5
2003	145	14.4	10.1	34.5
2004	142	13.4	10.6	40.1
2005	133	14.1	9.4	30.1
2006	125	13.2	9.5	32.8
2007	116	14.5	8.0	36.2
2008	117	12.8	9.1	31.6
2009	109	12.8	8.5	33
2010	98	11.8	8.2	38.8
2011	95	10.6	8.9	33.7
2012	101	10.8	9.3	37.6
2013	95	11.9	7.9	33.7
2014	99	12.1	8.1	37.4
2015	97	13.0	7.4	34
2016	104	11.0	9.4	41.3
2017	110	9.3	11.7	33.6
2018	113	9.3	12.1	31
2019	124	10.3	12.0	34.7
2020	115	7.8	14.6	25.2
2021	107	5.6	18.8	33.6
2022	108	8.5	12.6	23.1
2023	96	11.6	8.2	28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anselmo-Merna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	143	11.0	13.0	26.6
1989	143	11.4	12.5	25.2
1990	140	11.3	12.3	25.7
1991	131	12.4	10.5	24.4
1992	146	12.3	11.8	22.6
1993	149	12.4	12.0	20.8
1994	156	12.7	12.3	17.9
1995	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
1996	152	13.3	11.4	15.8
1997	157	12.7	12.4	13.4
1998	159	12.1	13.1	16.4
1999	161	12.0	13.4	27.3
2000	159	13.4	11.9	29.6
2001	161	13.4	12.0	32.3
2002	145	14.4	10.1	34.5
2003	145	14.4	10.1	34.5
2004	142	13.4	10.6	40.1
2005	133	14.1	9.4	30.1
2006	125	13.2	9.5	32.8
2007	116	14.5	8.0	36.2
2008	117	12.8	9.1	31.6
2009	109	12.8	8.5	33
2010	98	11.8	8.2	38.8
2011	95	10.6	8.9	33.7
2012	101	10.8	9.3	37.6
2013	95	11.9	7.9	33.7
2014	99	12.1	8.1	37.4
2015	97	13.0	7.4	34
2016	104	11.0	9.4	41.3
2017	110	9.3	11.7	33.6
2018	113	9.3	12.1	31
2019	124	10.3	12.0	34.7
2020	115	7.8	14.6	25.2
2021	107	5.6	18.8	33.6
2022	108	8.5	12.6	23.1
2023	96	11.6	8.2	28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anselmo-Merna High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (1.3%)	$12,771 (81.4%)	$15,682
2020	$339 (1.9%)	$14,642 (81.2%)	$18,026
2021	$452 (2.2%)	$16,509 (81.6%)	$20,225
2022	$595 (2.7%)	$18,450 (82.3%)	$22,409
2023	$680 (2.7%)	$19,628 (79.3%)	$24,739

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anselmo-Merna High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 84^th of 238 Middle schools	8.6%
Ranks 123^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 112^th of 215 High schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna High School)	48	59	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	48	59	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna High School)	67	39	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	67	39	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna High School)	54	72	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	54	72	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna High School)	75	72	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	75	72	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Anselmo-Merna High School)	63	58	5%
8th Grade Science (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	63	58	5%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna High School)	42.9	31.6	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	42.9	31.6	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna High School)	35.7	42.1	6.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	35.7	42.1	6.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Anselmo-Merna High School)	21.4	21.1	0.4%
11th Grade Science (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)	21.4	21.1	0.4%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	124	96	22.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	95	20.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	28.1%	6.6%

Schools Near Anselmo-Merna High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)	NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anselmo-Merna High School	Public	7-12	750 N Conway St	Merna	68856	Custer County	Anselmo-Merna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 643-2224	96	12	8.2	28.1%	95 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.3	112^th of 215 public high schools	47.9%		88.2	14^th of 202 public high schools	93.1%	98	59.0	72.0	72.0		31.6	42.1	21.1	$24,739	$680	$19,628
Broken Bow High School	Public	9-12	323 N 7th Ave	Broken Bow	68822	Custer County	Broken Bow Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 872-2475	247	18	13.6	37.7%	220 (89.1%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	41.1	126^th of 215 public high schools	41.4%		52.9	96^th of 202 public high schools	52.5%	30					37.3	26.9	23.9	$16,908	$538	$13,349
Callaway High School	Public	7-12	101 N Needham	Callaway	68825	Custer County	Callaway Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 836-2272	79	12	6.7	36.7%	73 (92.4%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)		64.0	57.0	64.0				$29,643	$224	$25,824

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