Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Murdock, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a relatively small student population of 168. The school is part of the Weeping Water Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmwood-Murdock consistently outperforms the state averages in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 76.92% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. Similarly, 50% were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.23%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.43%) compared to the state average, in contrast to nearby schools like Papillion La Vista South High School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, Elmwood-Murdock has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 in the 2022-2023 school year, much lower than the nearby schools and the state average, and it spends significantly more per student ($22,509 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools.

Elmwood-Murdock's consistent high performance is reflected in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its female and male students, as well as its white students, have consistently ranked among the top in the state in their respective subgroups. While Elmwood-Murdock outperforms the state averages in many metrics, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Platteview Senior High School and Junior-Senior High School at Palmyra, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly in the state. The school's relatively homogeneous racial makeup and small student population may present unique challenges or opportunities for the school to address, such as ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment or leveraging its small size to provide personalized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 300 Wyoming St
       Murdock, NE  68407-5032


(402) 867-2341

District: Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,509 Help


Feeder schools for Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Asian:
2.4%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Compare Details Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 97.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), Asian (2.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School is $22,509.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School 22nd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School 5th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools 4th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.48 134th 226 40.7%
2007 53.87 121st 227 46.7%
2008 46.97 175th 245 28.6%
2009 60.94 97th 243 60.1%
2010 64.83 72nd 254 71.7%
2011 50.23 137th 246 44.3%
2012 67.12 65th 255 74.5%
2013 77.42 26th 248 89.5%
2014 67.21 66th 252 73.8%
2015 68.65 56th 256 78.1%
2016 84.74 17th 255 93.3%
2017 71.02 58th 236 75.4%
2018 77.25 29th 225 87.1%
2019 82.23 26th 247 89.5%
2021 73.34 44th 223 80.3%
2022 69.97 63rd 249 74.7%
2023 83.68 22nd 238 90.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.86 52nd 137 62.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.20 14th 141 90.1%
2022 73.58 31st 160 80.6%
2023 77.30 29th 156 81.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 36th 203 82.3%
2019 81.07 23rd 222 89.6%
2021 68.43 45th 204 77.9%
2022 64.44 65th 234 72.2%
2023 79.97 28th 217 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.81 60th 249 75.9%
2007 60.59 94th 247 61.9%
2008 69.68 57th 252 77.4%
2009 57.06 117th 251 53.4%
2010 63.58 82nd 249 67.1%
2011 76.54 42nd 252 83.3%
2012 85.42 11th 245 95.5%
2013 59.65 96th 247 61.1%
2014 77.64 37th 247 85.0%
2015 74.87 41st 242 83.1%
2016 94.10 6th 246 97.6%
2017 84.17 22nd 219 90.0%
2018 80.92 33rd 219 84.9%
2019 90.68 16th 217 92.6%
2021 99.02 2nd 209 99.0%
2022 62.46 67th 202 66.8%
2023 96.61 5th 215 97.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.91 11th 144 92.4%
2019 81.18 17th 142 88.0%
2021 94.45 3rd 138 97.8%
2023 96.60 3rd 136 97.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.82 37th 138 73.2%
2019 98.43 1st 140 99.3%
2021 99.23 1st 130 99.2%
2022 81.86 26th 135 80.7%
2023 94.20 5th 135 96.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 29th 205 85.9%
2019 91.69 12th 207 94.2%
2021 98.88 1st 200 99.5%
2022 63.43 66th 196 66.3%
2023 96.19 4th 206 98.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 105 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1992 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1993 117 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 113 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 132 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1996 132 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1997 131 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1998 201 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 189 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 195
2000 177 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 172 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 179 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 179 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 167 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 180 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2006 202 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 213 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 209 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 199 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 197 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2011 202 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 205
2012 197 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 201
2013 193 2 0 5 3 0 0 0 203
2014 190 2 0 5 3 0 0 0 200
2015 198 2 1 4 1 0 0 0 206
2016 189 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 197
2017 168 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 176
2018 163 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 175
2019 152 3 2 9 1 0 0 0 167
2020 148 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 158
2021 151 3 3 5 2 0 0 0 164
2022 164 4 2 2 2 0 0 0 174
2023 162 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 168

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

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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 Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 106 12.0 8.8 9.4
1992 105 10.9 9.6 12.4
1993 119 10.8 11.0 10.9
1994 116 10.6 10.9 11.2
1995 133 11.2 11.9 7.5
1996 133 11.2 11.9 7.5
1997 134 10.6 12.6 6.7
1998 205 16.9 12.1 9.8
1999 195 16.4 11.9 12.4
2000 183 16.4 11.2 17.5
2001 179 16.0 11.2 12.3
2002 183 16.0 11.4 15.8
2003 183 16.0 11.4 15.8
2004 171 16.1 10.6 19.3
2005 183 16.1 11.4 21.3
2006 203 17.5 11.6 14.8
2007 214 17.6 12.2 21.5
2008 212 17.9 11.8 20.3
2009 203 17.9 11.3 21.2
2010 199 17.6 11.2 23.6
2011 205 17.9 11.4 23.9
2012 201 17.7 11.3 25.4
2013 203 17.6 11.4 22.7
2014 200 17.6 11.3 21.5
2015 206 18.0 11.4 21.4
2016 197 19.0 10.3 22.8
2017 176 18.6 9.4 20.5
2018 175 18.6 9.3 22.3
2019 167 18.6 8.9 22.2
2020 158 18.6 8.4 20.9
2021 164 18.6 8.8 22
2022 174 18.6 9.3 17.8
2023 168 19.6 8.5 16.7

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 Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 106 12.0 8.8 9.4
1992 105 10.9 9.6 12.4
1993 119 10.8 11.0 10.9
1994 116 10.6 10.9 11.2
1995 133 11.2 11.9 7.5
1996 133 11.2 11.9 7.5
1997 134 10.6 12.6 6.7
1998 205 16.9 12.1 9.8
1999 195 16.4 11.9 12.4
2000 183 16.4 11.2 17.5
2001 179 16.0 11.2 12.3
2002 183 16.0 11.4 15.8
2003 183 16.0 11.4 15.8
2004 171 16.1 10.6 19.3
2005 183 16.1 11.4 21.3
2006 203 17.5 11.6 14.8
2007 214 17.6 12.2 21.5
2008 212 17.9 11.8 20.3
2009 203 17.9 11.3 21.2
2010 199 17.6 11.2 23.6
2011 205 17.9 11.4 23.9
2012 201 17.7 11.3 25.4
2013 203 17.6 11.4 22.7
2014 200 17.6 11.3 21.5
2015 206 18.0 11.4 21.4
2016 197 19.0 10.3 22.8
2017 176 18.6 9.4 20.5
2018 175 18.6 9.3 22.3
2019 167 18.6 8.9 22.2
2020 158 18.6 8.4 20.9
2021 164 18.6 8.8 22
2022 174 18.6 9.3 17.8
2023 168 19.6 8.5 16.7

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 Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (0.6%) $15,646 (83.7%) $18,686
2020 $98 (0.5%) $17,598 (84.2%) $20,892
2021 $119 (0.6%) $16,843 (84.1%) $20,027
2022 $01 (0.0%) $17,732 (84.6%) $20,961
2023 $50 (0.2%) $18,616 (82.7%) $22,509

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High 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 26th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 238 Middle schools
 1.3%
Ranks 16th of 217 High schoolsRanks 5th of 215 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)7579
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7579
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)8492
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)8492
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)5572
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)5572
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)7278
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7278
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)6882
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)6882
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)7076.9
 6.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7076.9
 6.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)53.350
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)53.350
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School)4061.5
 21.5%
   11th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)4061.5
 21.5%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students167168
 0.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic91
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White152162
 6.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%16.7%
 5.5%


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Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Students at Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School.

Yes! Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 215 Nebraska high schools.


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