Dorchester Public School School District
School District · Dorchester, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Dorchester Public School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dorchester Public School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dorchester High School
Dorchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#191 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,174
$190 vs Nebraska median
District size
245 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Dorchester Public School
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 | Dorchester High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Dorchester Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dorchester Public School
Dorchester Public School is a Dorchester, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 245 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $17,174 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Dorchester Public School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dorchester High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dorchester Public School students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dorchester Public School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dorchester Public School with test data.
Schools in Dorchester Public School
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Dorchester
- Total Enrollment
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dorchester Public School?
Dorchester Public School 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 Dorchester Public School?
The average composite rating for Dorchester Public School is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dorchester Public School?
Dorchester Public School spends $17,174 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dorchester Public School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dorchester Public School is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dorchester Public School?
Dorchester High School is the highest-rated school in Dorchester Public School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dorchester Public School?
Across schools in Dorchester Public School with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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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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