Is Loomis Secondary School a good school?

Loomis Secondary School ranks 160 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Loomis Secondary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Loomis Secondary School.

What is the racial makeup of Loomis Secondary School?

Students at Loomis Secondary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Loomis Secondary School?

Loomis Secondary School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Loomis Elementary School

Loomis Secondary School

Summary:

Loomis Secondary School is a public high school in Loomis, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Loomis Public Schools district, which is ranked 96 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Loomis Secondary School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in 7th grade NSCAS assessments, with 67% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than state averages. However, the school's 11th grade ACT scores have been declining, and the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science has decreased from 2020-2021 to 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School, Overton High School, and Elm Creek High School, Loomis Secondary School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, but lags behind in ACT performance, particularly in Science.

Loomis Secondary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.44% of students identifying as White, higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 9.3 over the past three school years, and higher spending per student compared to the nearby schools. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated significantly, from a low of 2.78% in 2021-2022 to a high of 35.59% in 2022-2023, suggesting changes in the school's socioeconomic factors that may impact academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958

(308) 876-2111

District: Loomis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,734

Feeder schools for Loomis Secondary School:

Elementary:

Loomis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loomis Secondary School 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 71.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Loomis Secondary School ranks worse than 74.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loomis Secondary School is 9.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loomis Secondary School is $19,734.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Loomis Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Loomis Secondary School 160^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Loomis Secondary School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Loomis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loomis Public Schools 96^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Loomis Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	60.26	85^th	226	62.4%
2007	59.66	98^th	227	56.8%
2008	70.87	36^th	245	85.3%
2009	68.50	47^th	243	80.7%
2010	61.99	83^rd	254	67.3%
2011	76.44	32^nd	246	87.0%
2012	62.73	84^th	255	67.1%
2013	56.66	102^nd	248	58.9%
2014	82.52	21^st	252	91.7%
2015	78.71	29^th	256	88.7%
2016	79.11	30^th	255	88.2%
2019	59.66	89^th	247	64.0%
2021	55.50	97^th	223	56.5%
2022	71.74	55^th	249	77.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Loomis Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.15	131^st	204	35.8%

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

Rank History for Loomis Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Loomis Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	58.83	101^st	249	59.4%
2007	79.42	16^th	247	93.5%
2008	46.01	175^th	252	30.6%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	78.24	26^th	249	89.6%
2011	92.79	10^th	252	96.0%
2012	79.44	24^th	245	90.2%
2013	68.92	66^th	247	73.3%
2014	74.33	50^th	247	79.8%
2015	53.12	122^nd	242	49.6%
2016	67.59	75^th	246	69.5%
2017	82.57	23^rd	219	89.5%
2018	79.37	37^th	219	83.1%
2019	85.38	23^rd	217	89.4%
2021	68.94	59^th	209	71.8%
2022	24.98	152^nd	202	24.8%
2023	27.04	160^th	215	25.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Loomis Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.00	8^th	130	93.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Loomis Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.57	33^rd	205	83.9%
2019	88.23	16^th	207	92.3%
2021	65.66	64^th	200	68.0%
2022	32.15	138^th	196	29.6%

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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 Loomis Secondary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	107	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1989	111	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
1990	105	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	107
1991	107	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
1992	107	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
1993	107	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1994	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1995	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1996	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1997	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
1998	93	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	94
1999	98	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	99
2000	95	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	96
2001	99	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	100
2002	94	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	96
2003	94	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	96
2004	97	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2005	100	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	104
2006	107	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	110
2007	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
2008	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2009	105	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2010	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2011	103	0	0	0	0	0	0	103
2012	104	0	0	0	1	0	0	105
2013	96	2	0	0	2	0	0	100
2014	89	2	1	0	3	0	0	95
2015	85	3	1	1	3	0	0	93
2016	85	1	0	2	2	0	0	90
2017	80	0	1	4	2	0	2	89
2018	72	0	1	8	2	0	1	84
2019	78	0	0	9	2	0	1	90
2020	84	0	0	8	2	0	1	95
2021	94	0	0	7	0	0	3	104
2022	93	0	1	11	0	0	3	108
2023	102	1	1	11	0	0	3	118

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 Loomis Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	108	10.1	10.6	8.3
1989	112	10.1	11.0	12.5
1990	107	10.0	10.7	9.3
1991	109	10.5	10.3	10.1
1992	109	11.2	9.7	12.8
1993	108	10.9	9.9	13
1994	102	10.9	9.4	9.8
1995	90	10.9	8.3	14.4
1996	90	10.9	8.3	14.4
1997	96	10.4	9.2	9.4
1998	94	9.8	9.6	8.5
1999	99	9.8	10.1	26.3
2000	96	9.8	9.8	18.8
2001	100	9.5	10.5	17
2002	96	9.9	9.7	20.8
2003	96	9.9	9.7	20.8
2004	99	9.9	10.0	25.3
2005	104	10.6	9.8	37.5
2006	110	11.2	9.8	30.9
2007	109	10.7	10.2	28.4
2008	114	10.7	10.7	31.6
2009	106	11.2	9.5	37.7
2010	96	11.0	8.6	33.3
2011	103	11.8	8.6	34
2012	105	11.0	9.5	34.3
2013	100	11.7	8.4	39
2014	95	11.6	8.1	30.5
2015	93	11.0	8.4	34.4
2016	90	11.0	8.1	28.9
2017	89	12.5	7.0	30.3
2018	84	12.5	6.7	28.6
2019	90	12.0	7.4	27.8
2020	95	11.9	7.9	32.6
2021	104	12.1	8.5	29.8
2022	108	12.6	8.5	2.8
2023	118	12.5	9.3	35.6

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 Loomis Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	108	10.1	10.6	8.3
1989	112	10.1	11.0	12.5
1990	107	10.0	10.7	9.3
1991	109	10.5	10.3	10.1
1992	109	11.2	9.7	12.8
1993	108	10.9	9.9	13
1994	102	10.9	9.4	9.8
1995	90	10.9	8.3	14.4
1996	90	10.9	8.3	14.4
1997	96	10.4	9.2	9.4
1998	94	9.8	9.6	8.5
1999	99	9.8	10.1	26.3
2000	96	9.8	9.8	18.8
2001	100	9.5	10.5	17
2002	96	9.9	9.7	20.8
2003	96	9.9	9.7	20.8
2004	99	9.9	10.0	25.3
2005	104	10.6	9.8	37.5
2006	110	11.2	9.8	30.9
2007	109	10.7	10.2	28.4
2008	114	10.7	10.7	31.6
2009	106	11.2	9.5	37.7
2010	96	11.0	8.6	33.3
2011	103	11.8	8.6	34
2012	105	11.0	9.5	34.3
2013	100	11.7	8.4	39
2014	95	11.6	8.1	30.5
2015	93	11.0	8.4	34.4
2016	90	11.0	8.1	28.9
2017	89	12.5	7.0	30.3
2018	84	12.5	6.7	28.6
2019	90	12.0	7.4	27.8
2020	95	11.9	7.9	32.6
2021	104	12.1	8.5	29.8
2022	108	12.6	8.5	2.8
2023	118	12.5	9.3	35.6

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 Loomis Secondary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$439 (2.0%)	$18,931 (88.1%)	$21,481
2020	$80 (0.4%)	$17,623 (89.9%)	$19,593
2021	$853 (4.2%)	$17,529 (86.7%)	$20,215
2022	$498 (2.5%)	$17,242 (86.4%)	$19,949
2023	$245 (1.2%)	$17,301 (87.7%)	$19,734

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loomis 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 89^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 55^th of 249 Middle schools	13.9%
Ranks 23^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 160^th of 215 High schools	63.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Loomis Secondary School)	41	67	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Loomis Public Schools)	41	67	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Loomis Secondary School)	53	75	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Loomis Public Schools)	53	75	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Loomis Secondary School)	67	41	26%
8th Grade Mathematics (Loomis Public Schools)	67	41	26%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	41	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Loomis Secondary School)	58.3	30	28.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Loomis Public Schools)	58.3	30	28.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	118	31.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	102	30.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.8%	35.6%	7.8%

Schools Near Loomis Secondary 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
Loomis Secondary School	Public	7-12	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 876-2111	118	13	9.3	35.6%	102 (86.4%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	27	160^th of 215 public high schools	25.6%		25	152^nd of 202 public high schools	24.8%	8	67.0		75.0			30.0		20.0	$19,734	$245	$17,301
Bertrand High School	Public	7-12	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 472-3427	121	13	9.4	46.3%	106 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	74.0	50.0	70.0	68.0	71.0			21.4	$21,219	$475	$17,657
Holdrege High School	Public	9-12	600 12th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-6558	303	29	10.5	38.3%	259 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.2%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	54.9	96^th of 215 public high schools	55.3%		46.3	112^th of 202 public high schools	44.6%	16						43.5	31.9	27.5	$19,278	$223	$15,769
Overton High School	Public	7-12	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 987-2424	113	14	7.8	41.6%	97 (85.8%)	2 (1.8%)	14 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.1	140^th of 215 public high schools	34.9%		81.2	29^th of 202 public high schools	85.6%	111	39.0		57.0	62.0	54.0	37.5		18.8	$23,837	$161	$19,176
Elm Creek High School	Public	7-12	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 856-4300	149	13	11.9	33.6%	138 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	41.8	125^th of 215 public high schools	41.9%		17.6	174^th of 202 public high schools	13.9%	49	48.0	58.0	78.0	66.0	70.0	29.2	29.2	29.2	$18,814	$642	$14,880
Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	98	12	7.9	36.7%	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	62.0	64.0	57.0	64.0				14.3	$27,973	$290	$23,574

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