Alma Public Schools School District
School District · Alma, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Alma Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alma Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Alma High School
Alma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alma Elementary at Alma
Alma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#147 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,365
+$1,001 vs Nebraska median
District size
382 students
Typical than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Alma Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Alma Elementary at Alma | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alma Public Schools
Alma Public Schools is a Alma, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 382 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $18,365 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Alma Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alma High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Alma Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 70.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Alma Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alma Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Alma Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Alma
- Total Enrollment
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alma Public Schools?
Alma Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alma Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Alma Public Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alma Public Schools?
Alma Public Schools spends $18,365 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alma Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alma Public Schools is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alma Public Schools?
Alma High School is the highest-rated school in Alma Public Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Alma Public Schools?
Across schools in Alma Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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