Diller-Odell Secondary School

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Diller-Odell Secondary School ranks 23 rd of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Diller-Odell Secondary School is a public high school located in Odell, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 99 students. The school is part of the Diller-Odell Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diller-Odell Secondary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade students achieved 76.47% proficiency in ACT English Language Arts, 58.82% in ACT Mathematics, and 70.59% in ACT Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 7th and 8th-grade students also performed well on the NSCAS assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most subjects. In comparison, the nearby Beatrice High School and Southern Junior-Senior High School have lower proficiency rates on the ACT and NSCAS assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Diller-Odell Secondary School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 94.7% in recent years, which are above the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 8.6 in recent years, indicating a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Beatrice High School and Southern Junior-Senior High School, which may contribute to its academic success. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.3% to 21.5% in recent years, it still performs better than the nearby schools in this area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415-0188

(402) 766-4210

District: Diller-Odell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,085

Feeder schools for Diller-Odell Secondary School:

Elementary:

Diller-Odell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Asian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.2%

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Compare Details Diller-Odell Secondary School ranks worse than 55% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Diller-Odell Secondary School ranks better than 86.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Diller-Odell Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diller-Odell Secondary School is $26,085.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diller-Odell Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Diller-Odell Secondary School 110^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Diller-Odell Secondary School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Diller-Odell Secondary School 23^rd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Diller-Odell Secondary School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Diller-Odell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Diller-Odell Public Schools 92^nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diller-Odell Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	59.01	91^st	226	59.7%
2007	67.16	64^th	227	71.8%
2008	69.31	42^nd	245	82.9%
2009	66.77	62^nd	243	74.5%
2010	58.16	104^th	254	59.1%
2011	70.55	52^nd	246	78.9%
2012	81.86	18^th	255	92.9%
2013	44.24	154^th	248	37.9%
2014	51.85	124^th	252	50.8%
2015	75.30	36^th	256	85.9%
2016	82.69	24^th	255	90.6%
2018	70.44	55^th	225	75.6%
2019	78.87	31^st	247	87.4%
2021	59.41	85^th	223	61.9%
2022	51.38	124^th	249	50.2%
2023	27.69	191^st	238	19.7%
2024	53.46	110^th	200	45.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.97	41^st	203	79.8%
2019	78.37	30^th	222	86.5%
2021	51.19	92^nd	204	54.9%
2022	43.32	133^rd	234	43.2%
2023	17.87	197^th	217	9.2%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	75.39	22^nd	249	91.2%
2007	59.80	99^th	247	59.9%
2008	78.86	2^nd	252	99.2%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	74.85	36^th	249	85.5%
2011	51.19	138^th	252	45.2%
2012	71.31	50^th	245	79.6%
2013	41.91	166^th	247	32.8%
2014	61.63	103^rd	247	58.3%
2015	73.83	44^th	242	81.8%
2016	55.92	119^th	246	51.6%
2017	87.52	17^th	219	92.2%
2018	92.19	7^th	219	96.8%
2019	96.28	4^th	217	98.2%
2021	26.69	162^nd	209	22.5%
2023	63.47	78^th	215	63.7%
2024	80.36	23^rd	168	86.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.01	5^th	144	96.5%
2019	97.88	2^nd	142	98.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.04	24^th	138	82.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	90.48	9^th	205	95.6%
2019	96.57	4^th	207	98.1%
2021	26.33	154^th	200	23.0%
2023	48.87	106^th	206	48.5%
2024	76.57	20^th	125	84.0%

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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 Diller-Odell Secondary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	166	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	170
2002	171	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	175
2003	171	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	175
2004	153	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	156
2005	149	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	152
2006	143	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
2007	132	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	135
2008	131	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	134
2009	120	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	126
2010	112	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	117
2011	109	1	5	0	0	0	115
2012	113	0	4	0	0	0	117
2013	125	0	2	0	0	0	127
2014	121	0	2	0	0	0	123
2015	125	0	4	0	0	0	129
2016	122	0	6	0	0	0	128
2017	123	1	6	1	0	0	131
2018	105	0	5	2	0	0	112
2019	101	1	6	2	0	1	111
2020	98	1	4	2	0	1	106
2021	92	1	3	2	0	1	99
2022	95	2	3	1	0	1	102
2023	92	1	5	1	0	0	99

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 Diller-Odell Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	170	14.8	11.5	8.2
2002	175	16.2	10.8	17.7
2003	175	16.2	10.8	17.7
2004	156	13.4	11.6	12.8
2005	152	13.9	10.9	10.5
2006	143	12.8	11.2	17.5
2007	135	12.8	10.5	20.7
2008	134	13.6	9.9	17.9
2009	126	13.1	9.6	25.4
2010	117	13.0	8.9	30.8
2011	115	13.4	8.5	30.4
2012	117	13.4	8.6	37.6
2013	127	13.5	9.3	29.1
2014	123	13.5	9.0	26.8
2015	129	14.0	9.2	34.1
2016	128	13.0	9.8	31.3
2017	131	13.1	9.9	27.5
2018	112	13.9	8.0	20.5
2019	111	12.1	9.1	19.8
2020	106	12.1	8.7	26.4
2021	99	12.8	7.7	21.2
2022	102	13.0	7.8	18.6
2023	99	11.5	8.6	23.2

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 Diller-Odell Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	170	14.8	11.5	8.2
2002	175	16.2	10.8	17.7
2003	175	16.2	10.8	17.7
2004	156	13.4	11.6	12.8
2005	152	13.9	10.9	10.5
2006	143	12.8	11.2	17.5
2007	135	12.8	10.5	20.7
2008	134	13.6	9.9	17.9
2009	126	13.1	9.6	25.4
2010	117	13.0	8.9	30.8
2011	115	13.4	8.5	30.4
2012	117	13.4	8.6	37.6
2013	127	13.5	9.3	29.1
2014	123	13.5	9.0	26.8
2015	129	14.0	9.2	34.1
2016	128	13.0	9.8	31.3
2017	131	13.1	9.9	27.5
2018	112	13.9	8.0	20.5
2019	111	12.1	9.1	19.8
2020	106	12.1	8.7	26.4
2021	99	12.8	7.7	21.2
2022	102	13.0	7.8	18.6
2023	99	11.5	8.6	23.2

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 Diller-Odell Secondary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (2.6%)	$15,873 (90.4%)	$17,557
2020	$309 (1.5%)	$16,777 (78.9%)	$21,276
2021	$1,429 (6.5%)	$16,283 (73.6%)	$22,122
2022	$1,154 (4.9%)	$18,017 (76.5%)	$23,546
2023	$1,590 (6.1%)	$20,007 (76.7%)	$26,085

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diller-Odell Secondary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 191^st of 238 Middle schools	67.7%
Ranks 4^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 78^th of 215 High schools	34.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	74	37	37%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	74	37	37%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	42	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	70	37	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	70	37	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	60	53	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	60	53	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	60	47	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	60	47	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	67	67
8th Grade Science (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	67	67
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	70	47.1	22.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	70	47.1	22.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	70	29.4	40.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	70	29.4	40.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Diller-Odell Secondary School)	45	35.3	9.7%
11th Grade Science (Diller-Odell Public Schools)	45	35.3	9.7%
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	111	99	10.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	92	8.9%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	23.2%	3.4%

Schools Near Diller-Odell Secondary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2024)		NSCAS Mathematics (2024)		NSCAS Science (2024)	ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Diller-Odell Secondary School	Public	7-12	506 Perry St	Odell	68415	Gage County	Diller-Odell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 766-4210	99	12	8.6	23.2%	92 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.4	23^rd of 168 public high schools	86.3%		63.5	78^th of 215 public high schools	63.7%	55	61.9		62.0	62.0		76.5	58.8	70.6	$26,085	$1,590	$20,007
Southern Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	115 S 11th St	Wymore	68466	Gage County	Southern School District 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 645-3326	171	13	12.8		150 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)								(n/a)	65.0	65.0	52.0		61.0			40.0	$20,011	$248	$15,777
Educational Service Unit 5	Public	9-12	900 West Court	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Educational Service Unit 05	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-5277	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Beatrice High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Blvd	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1515	644	39	16.5	43.2%	556 (86.3%)	7 (1.1%)	56 (8.7%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	19.5	143^rd of 168 public high schools	14.9%		47.1	111^th of 215 public high schools	48.4%	32						36.1	31.6	48.4	$14,398	$344	$11,530

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