Is Palmer Junior-Senior High a good school?

Palmer Junior-Senior High ranks 59 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palmer Junior-Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Palmer Junior-Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Palmer Junior-Senior High?

Students at Palmer Junior-Senior High are 89% White, 10% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Palmer Junior-Senior High?

Palmer Junior-Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Palmer Elementary School

Palmer Junior-Senior High

Summary:

Palmer Junior-Senior High is a public high school in Palmer, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school has shown significant academic improvement in recent years, ranking 59th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmer Junior-Senior High's academic performance stands out, with proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (43.75%), ACT/Mathematics (37.5%), and ACT/Science (37.5%) for 11th-grade students all higher than the state averages. The school also outperforms the state in 8th-grade NSCAS assessments for English Language Arts (76% vs. 62%) and Mathematics (72% vs. 61%). However, the student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low representation of minority students compared to nearby schools like Northwest High School. Additionally, Palmer Junior-Senior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.98% to 46.96% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Northwest High School (24.75%) but lower than Fullerton High School (38.52%) and Central City High School (44.4%).

The school's per-student spending has increased from $17,293 in 2019-2020 to $21,566 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Northwest High School ($13,911) but lower than Fullerton High School ($22,500) and Central City High School ($24,487). Overall, Palmer Junior-Senior High has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving academic outcomes, but the school may benefit from exploring ways to increase racial diversity and address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 7-12

202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864-0248

(308) 894-3065

District: Palmer Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,566

Feeder schools for Palmer Junior-Senior High:

Elementary:

Palmer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmer Junior-Senior High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Palmer Junior-Senior High ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmer Junior-Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmer Junior-Senior High is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Palmer Junior-Senior High employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmer Junior-Senior High is $21,566.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmer Junior-Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer Junior-Senior High 59^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Palmer Junior-Senior High in the ranking list.)

Palmer Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer Public Schools 115^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	43.74	155^th	226	31.4%
2007	16.48	210^th	227	7.5%
2008	49.63	163^rd	245	33.5%
2009	29.73	221^st	243	9.1%
2010	55.30	122^nd	254	52.0%
2011	51.81	128^th	246	48.0%
2013	38.17	177^th	248	28.6%
2014	31.68	203^rd	252	19.4%
2015	33.82	198^th	256	22.7%
2016	23.68	221^st	255	13.3%
2017	13.88	220^th	236	6.8%
2018	27.41	186^th	225	17.3%
2019	85.05	20^th	247	91.9%
2021	82.57	19^th	223	91.5%
2022	75.67	41^st	249	83.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	22.49	181^st	203	10.8%
2019	73.37	38^th	222	82.9%
2022	62.12	70^th	234	70.1%

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

Rank History for Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	20.34	235^th	249	5.6%
2007	46.38	166^th	247	32.8%
2008	28.35	221^st	252	12.3%
2009	76.29	38^th	251	84.9%
2010	34.78	204^th	249	18.1%
2011	44.03	161^st	252	36.1%
2012	45.78	152^nd	245	38.0%
2013	62.49	83^rd	247	66.4%
2014	42.11	160^th	247	35.2%
2016	47.62	141^st	246	42.7%
2017	46.70	119^th	219	45.7%
2018	19.25	187^th	219	14.6%
2019	18.85	182^nd	217	16.1%
2023	69.86	59^th	215	72.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.80	122^nd	144	15.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.89	126^th	140	10.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	13.42	188^th	205	8.3%
2019	11.46	191^st	207	7.7%
2023	55.02	88^th	206	57.3%

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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 Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	99	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	100
1989	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
1990	91	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
1991	96	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	102
1992	102	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	107
1993	101	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	106
1994	96	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	103
1995	107	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	112
1996	107	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	112
1997	113	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	117
1998	124	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
1999	132	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	134
2000	149	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2001	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2002	124	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	129
2003	124	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	129
2004	124	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	131
2005	127	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	135
2006	115	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	120
2007	120	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	124
2008	124	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	128
2009	121	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	125
2010	134	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	138
2011	129	0	0	4	0	0	0	133
2012	113	0	0	6	0	0	0	119
2013	110	0	0	3	0	0	0	113
2014	111	0	0	3	0	0	0	114
2015	119	0	0	3	0	0	0	122
2016	124	0	0	4	0	0	0	128
2017	129	0	0	7	0	0	0	136
2018	135	0	0	9	0	0	0	144
2019	131	0	0	7	0	0	0	138
2020	119	1	0	9	0	0	0	129
2021	109	1	0	5	0	0	0	115
2022	104	1	0	10	0	0	0	115
2023	102	1	0	11	0	0	0	114

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 Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	100	10.2	9.8	17
1989	92	10.1	9.1	18.5
1990	92	10.4	8.8	25
1991	102	10.7	9.5	25.5
1992	107	11.3	9.4	18.7
1993	106	12.0	8.8	20.8
1994	103	11.8	8.7	19.4
1995	112	11.9	9.4	0
1996	112	11.9	9.4	0
1997	117	11.9	9.8	19.7
1998	126	11.6	10.9	18.3
1999	134	11.6	11.6	33.8
2000	150	12.0	12.5	32
2001	133	12.0	11.1	33.1
2002	129	12.1	10.7	31.8
2003	129	12.1	10.7	31.8
2004	131	11.9	11.0	35.1
2005	135	11.8	11.4	39.3
2006	120	10.7	11.2	23.3
2007	124	8.9	13.9	27.4
2008	128	9.0	14.2	32.8
2009	125	9.8	12.8	31.2
2010	138	10.4	13.1	31.9
2011	133	10.8	12.2	27.8
2012	119	9.7	12.2	37.8
2013	113	7.8	14.4	38.1
2014	114	10.1	11.2	24.6
2015	122	11.0	11.0	26.2
2016	128	11.0	11.6	36.7
2017	136	11.6	11.7	40.4
2018	144	11.9	12.0	41.7
2019	138	11.2	12.3	41.3
2020	129	11.3	11.3	45
2021	115	11.4	10.0	45.2
2022	115	11.2	10.2	47
2023	114	11.5	9.9	43

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 Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	100	10.2	9.8	17
1989	92	10.1	9.1	18.5
1990	92	10.4	8.8	25
1991	102	10.7	9.5	25.5
1992	107	11.3	9.4	18.7
1993	106	12.0	8.8	20.8
1994	103	11.8	8.7	19.4
1995	112	11.9	9.4	0
1996	112	11.9	9.4	0
1997	117	11.9	9.8	19.7
1998	126	11.6	10.9	18.3
1999	134	11.6	11.6	33.8
2000	150	12.0	12.5	32
2001	133	12.0	11.1	33.1
2002	129	12.1	10.7	31.8
2003	129	12.1	10.7	31.8
2004	131	11.9	11.0	35.1
2005	135	11.8	11.4	39.3
2006	120	10.7	11.2	23.3
2007	124	8.9	13.9	27.4
2008	128	9.0	14.2	32.8
2009	125	9.8	12.8	31.2
2010	138	10.4	13.1	31.9
2011	133	10.8	12.2	27.8
2012	119	9.7	12.2	37.8
2013	113	7.8	14.4	38.1
2014	114	10.1	11.2	24.6
2015	122	11.0	11.0	26.2
2016	128	11.0	11.6	36.7
2017	136	11.6	11.7	40.4
2018	144	11.9	12.0	41.7
2019	138	11.2	12.3	41.3
2020	129	11.3	11.3	45
2021	115	11.4	10.0	45.2
2022	115	11.2	10.2	47
2023	114	11.5	9.9	43

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 Palmer Junior-Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$417 (2.5%)	$14,717 (88.8%)	$16,582
2020	$313 (1.8%)	$15,401 (89.1%)	$17,293
2021	$232 (1.2%)	$16,351 (88.1%)	$18,561
2022	$403 (2.0%)	$17,385 (86.8%)	$20,035
2023	$566 (2.6%)	$18,055 (83.7%)	$21,566

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmer Junior-Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 41^st of 249 Middle schools	8.4%
Ranks 182^nd of 217 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 215 High schools	56.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	64	70	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Public Schools)	64	70	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	61	76	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Public Schools)	61	76	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	72	72
8th Grade Mathematics (Palmer Public Schools)	72	72
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	30.4	43.8	13.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Public Schools)	30.4	43.8	13.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	26.1	37.5	11.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Palmer Public Schools)	26.1	37.5	11.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Palmer Junior-Senior High)	13.1	37.5	24.5%
11th Grade Science (Palmer Public Schools)	13.1	37.5	24.5%
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	138	114	17.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	102	22.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.3%	43%	1.7%

Schools Near Palmer Junior-Senior High

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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 7th 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
Palmer Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 894-3065	114	12	9.9	43.0%	102 (89.5%)	1 (0.9%)	11 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.9	59^th of 215 public high schools	72.6%					(n/a)		76.0		72.0		43.8	37.5	37.5	$21,566	$566	$18,055
St Paul Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1305 Howard Ave	Saint Paul	68873	Howard County	St Paul Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 754-4433	318	23	14.0	26.7%	298 (93.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	87.1	20^th of 215 public high schools	90.7%		60.7	72^nd of 202 public high schools	64.4%	52	51.0	55.0	72.0	57.0	55.0	54.7	43.4	47.2	$16,144	$456	$12,847
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	232	22	10.3	44.4%	210 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	29.5	152^nd of 215 public high schools	29.3%		55.6	87^th of 202 public high schools	56.9%	65						25.0	12.5	31.3	$24,487	$528	$19,242
Elba Secondary School	Public	7-12	711 Caroline St	Elba	68835	Howard County	Elba Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 863-2228	54	7	7.3		50 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$28,813	$583	$26,052
Fullerton High School	Public	7-12	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 536-2431	135	14	10.0	38.5%	130 (96.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.8	192^nd of 215 public high schools	10.7%		53.1	93^rd of 202 public high schools	54.0%	99	59.0	57.0	74.0		57.0	31.6	5.3	10.5	$22,500	$168	$19,068
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	2710 N North Rd	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Northwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-6394	703	51	13.7	24.8%	574 (81.7%)	5 (0.7%)	90 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	49.9	107^th of 215 public high schools	50.2%		42.5	124^th of 202 public high schools	38.6%	17						37.0	29.2	30.5	$13,911	$192	$12,431

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