Very Good
#245 of 967 schools in NE
Top 25% in state
Dundy Co Stratton High School
High School · Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs · Benkelman, NE
A Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
400 9TH AVE WEST PO BOX 586, Benkelman, NE 69021
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dundy Co Stratton High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
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↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,346
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dundy Co Stratton High School is listed in DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dundy Co Stratton High School
Dundy Co Stratton High School is a public high school in Benkelman, NE, part of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs, serving approximately 125 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dundy Co Stratton High School
What grades does Dundy Co Stratton High School serve?
Dundy Co Stratton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Dundy Co Stratton High School?
Dundy Co Stratton High School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundy Co Stratton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundy Co Stratton High School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dundy Co Stratton High School rank in NE?
Dundy Co Stratton High School ranks #245 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Dundy Co Stratton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dundy Co Stratton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dundy Co Stratton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dundy Co Stratton High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dundy Co Stratton High School a charter school?
No, Dundy Co Stratton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dundy Co Stratton High School a Title I school?
No, Dundy Co Stratton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dundy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (308) 423-2738
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 69021)
- 1,360
- Area median age
- 46.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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