Pierce Public Schools School District
School District · Pierce, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#172 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,858
$3,506 vs Nebraska median
District size
675 students
Larger than Nebraska median
About Pierce Public Schools
Pierce Public Schools is a Pierce, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 675 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $13,858 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Pierce Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pierce Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Pierce Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pierce Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pierce Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Pierce Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Pierce
- Total Enrollment
- 675
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pierce Public Schools?
Pierce 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 Pierce Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Pierce Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pierce Public Schools?
Pierce Public Schools spends $13,858 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pierce Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pierce Public Schools is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pierce Public Schools?
Pierce Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Pierce Public Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pierce Public Schools?
Across schools in Pierce Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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