Sandhills Public Schools School District
School District · Dunning, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#49 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,268
+$19,904 vs Nebraska median
District size
84 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
About Sandhills Public Schools
Sandhills Public Schools is a Dunning, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 84 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.6:1. The district invests $37,268 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Sandhills Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elementary School at Halsey, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Sandhills Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sandhills Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sandhills Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sandhills Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Dunning
- Total Enrollment
- 84
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sandhills Public Schools?
Sandhills 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 Sandhills Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sandhills Public Schools is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sandhills Public Schools?
Sandhills Public Schools spends $37,268 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sandhills Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sandhills Public Schools is 5.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sandhills Public Schools?
Elementary School at Halsey is the highest-rated school in Sandhills Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Sandhills Public Schools?
Across schools in Sandhills Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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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