Is Kimball Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Kimball Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Kimball Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended Kimball Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kimball Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Kimball Junior/Senior High School?

Kimball Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Mary Lynch Elementary

Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Kimball Junior/Senior High School is a public school in Kimball, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 167. The school is part of the Kimball Public Schools district, which is ranked 157 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kimball Junior/Senior High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School, with a lower percentage of white students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages, particularly in 11th-grade ACT Mathematics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite these challenges, Kimball Junior/Senior High School has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may provide more resources and individualized attention for its students.

Kimball Junior/Senior High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and its academic performance has been inconsistent, with better results in 7th and 8th-grade NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics but significantly lower 11th-grade ACT scores compared to the state averages. The school may need to focus on implementing targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique challenges of its diverse student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

901 S Nadine St
Kimball, NE 69145-1632

(308) 235-4861

District: Kimball Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,097

Feeder schools for Kimball Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Mary Lynch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kimball Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Kimball Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimball Junior/Senior High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Kimball Junior/Senior High School employs 14.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimball Junior/Senior High School is $25,097.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kimball Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Junior/Senior High School 79^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Kimball Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Junior/Senior High School 179^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Kimball Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kimball Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Public Schools 157^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	77.80	27^th	226	88.1%
2007	63.51	80^th	227	64.8%
2008	52.16	152^nd	245	38.0%
2009	33.41	211^th	243	13.2%
2010	50.90	145^th	254	42.9%
2011	22.79	214^th	246	13.0%
2012	17.70	235^th	255	7.8%
2013	24.87	217^th	248	12.5%
2014	44.46	152^nd	252	39.7%
2015	20.78	230^th	256	10.2%
2016	19.78	229^th	255	10.2%
2017	17.88	213^th	236	9.7%
2018	7.82	215^th	225	4.4%
2019	18.29	222^nd	247	10.1%
2021	12.48	208^th	223	6.7%
2022	23.26	206^th	249	17.3%
2023	65.57	80^th	238	66.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.19	93^rd	123	24.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.03	135^th	156	13.5%
2022	28.66	122^nd	150	18.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.84	127^th	160	20.6%
2023	60.01	65^th	156	58.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	3.88	201^st	203	1.0%
2019	12.48	207^th	222	6.8%
2022	20.68	201^st	234	14.1%
2023	60.87	81^st	217	62.7%

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

Rank History for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	24.19	229^th	249	8.0%
2007	33.68	211^th	247	14.6%
2008	31.68	217^th	252	13.9%
2009	65.41	79^th	251	68.5%
2010	41.12	185^th	249	25.7%
2011	31.64	196^th	252	22.2%
2012	27.56	205^th	245	16.3%
2013	57.61	102^nd	247	58.7%
2014	58.65	109^th	247	55.9%
2015	18.36	217^th	242	10.3%
2016	44.25	149^th	246	39.4%
2017	57.59	96^th	219	56.2%
2018	46.41	123^rd	219	43.8%
2019	32.32	149^th	217	31.3%
2022	22.24	165^th	202	18.3%
2023	19.37	179^th	215	16.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.31	82^nd	89	7.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.79	26^th	144	81.9%
2023	21.14	110^th	136	19.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.56	106^th	138	23.2%
2019	36.01	93^rd	140	33.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	40.41	129^th	205	37.1%
2019	34.65	143^rd	207	30.9%
2022	10.47	183^rd	196	6.6%
2023	18.18	174^th	206	15.5%

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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 Kimball 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
1988	196	0	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	204
1989	197	0	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	211
1990	188	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
1991	184	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	195
1992	181	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	190
1993	182	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	192
1994	189	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	200
1995	202	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1996	202	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1997	201	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1998	209	2	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1999	322	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	8	345
2000	321	2	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2001	316	4	1	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	304	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2003	304	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2004	294	2	1	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	318
2005	271	0	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	263	1	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
2007	257	1	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	278
2008	259	1	2	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	285
2009	240	1	1	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	271
2010	218	1	1	24	9	n/a	n/a	0	253
2011	192	0	1	36	4	2	5	0	240
2012	197	0	1	38	2	2	4	0	244
2013	186	0	2	38	6	2	6	0	240
2014	178	0	2	34	6	2	8	0	230
2015	192	0	3	31	6	1	5	0	238
2016	178	0	3	28	4	1	8	0	222
2017	162	0	5	25	4	1	8	0	205
2018	154	0	4	24	2	1	9	0	194
2019	142	0	2	26	1	1	7	0	179
2020	136	0	3	27	1	0	9	0	176
2021	136	0	2	24	1	0	4	0	167
2022	134	0	1	18	1	0	3	0	157
2023	140	0	0	20	1	0	6	0	167

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 Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	204	20.8	9.8	0
1989	211	20.0	10.5	19.4
1990	195	20.0	9.7	20
1991	195	18.5	10.5	20
1992	190	18.5	10.2	21.1
1993	192	18.5	10.4	22.4
1994	200	18.9	10.6	24.5
1995	221	18.8	11.8	14.9
1996	221	18.8	11.8	14.9
1997	220	18.3	12.0	20
1998	226	17.3	13.1	16.4
1999	345	23.3	14.8	37.7
2000	347	22.3	15.6	34
2001	344	24.3	14.2	33.7
2002	326	24.4	13.4	29.8
2003	326	24.4	13.4	29.8
2004	318	23.9	13.3	25.8
2005	285	23.9	11.9	32.3
2006	280	24.6	11.4	34.6
2007	278	24.5	11.3	30.2
2008	285	25.2	11.3	31.9
2009	271	24.8	10.9	34.3
2010	253	24.9	10.1	42.3
2011	240	22.3	10.7	45.4
2012	244	21.7	11.2	48
2013	240	23.0	10.3	42.5
2014	230	22.0	10.4	49.6
2015	238	23.0	10.3	52.9
2016	222	23.0	9.6	52.7
2017	205	22.9	8.9	49.3
2018	194	23.1	8.3	46.4
2019	179	24.1	7.3	43.6
2020	176	20.1	8.7	50
2021	167	17.2	9.6	49.1
2022	157	17.8	8.7	35
2023	167	14.9	11.1	44.9

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 Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	204	20.8	9.8	0
1989	211	20.0	10.5	19.4
1990	195	20.0	9.7	20
1991	195	18.5	10.5	20
1992	190	18.5	10.2	21.1
1993	192	18.5	10.4	22.4
1994	200	18.9	10.6	24.5
1995	221	18.8	11.8	14.9
1996	221	18.8	11.8	14.9
1997	220	18.3	12.0	20
1998	226	17.3	13.1	16.4
1999	345	23.3	14.8	37.7
2000	347	22.3	15.6	34
2001	344	24.3	14.2	33.7
2002	326	24.4	13.4	29.8
2003	326	24.4	13.4	29.8
2004	318	23.9	13.3	25.8
2005	285	23.9	11.9	32.3
2006	280	24.6	11.4	34.6
2007	278	24.5	11.3	30.2
2008	285	25.2	11.3	31.9
2009	271	24.8	10.9	34.3
2010	253	24.9	10.1	42.3
2011	240	22.3	10.7	45.4
2012	244	21.7	11.2	48
2013	240	23.0	10.3	42.5
2014	230	22.0	10.4	49.6
2015	238	23.0	10.3	52.9
2016	222	23.0	9.6	52.7
2017	205	22.9	8.9	49.3
2018	194	23.1	8.3	46.4
2019	179	24.1	7.3	43.6
2020	176	20.1	8.7	50
2021	167	17.2	9.6	49.1
2022	157	17.8	8.7	35
2023	167	14.9	11.1	44.9

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 Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$266 (1.2%)	$19,190 (83.6%)	$22,956
2020	$392 (1.7%)	$18,438 (82.0%)	$22,493
2021	$736 (3.0%)	$19,626 (80.6%)	$24,358
2022	$821 (3.2%)	$19,981 (78.6%)	$25,419
2023	$323 (1.3%)	$18,834 (75.0%)	$25,097

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 238 Middle schools	56.3%
Ranks 149^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 179^th of 215 High schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	45	70	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)	45	70	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	24	76	52%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)	24	76	52%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	33	78	45%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)	33	78	45%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	26	65	39%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)	26	65	39%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	59	65	6%
8th Grade Science (Kimball Public Schools)	59	65	6%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	31.8	31	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)	31.8	31	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	36.4	10.3	26%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)	36.4	10.3	26%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)	18.2	17.2	1%
11th Grade Science (Kimball Public Schools)	18.2	17.2	1%
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	179	167	6.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	26	20	23.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	142	140	1.4%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	44.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Kimball Junior/Senior 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 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
Kimball Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	901 S Nadine St	Kimball	69145	Kimball County	Kimball Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 235-4861	167	15	11.1	44.9%	140 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	19.4	179^th of 215 public high schools	16.7%		22.2	165^th of 202 public high schools	18.3%	14	70.0	78.0	76.0	65.0	65.0	31.0	10.3	17.2	$25,097	$323	$18,834
Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	303 Walnut	Potter	69156	Cheyenne County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 879-4434	75	9	8.0	34.7%	71 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		59.0		53.0	71.0				$32,622	$622	$26,196

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