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#675 of 967 schools in NE
Gibbon High School
High School · Gibbon Public Schools · Gibbon, NE
A high school in Gibbon, NE where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1030 COURT STREET PO BOX 790, Gibbon, NE 68840
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gibbon High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gibbon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,839
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Gibbon Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gibbon High School is listed in GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibbon High School
Gibbon High School is a public high school in Gibbon, NE, part of Gibbon Public Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibbon High School
What grades does Gibbon High School serve?
Gibbon High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gibbon High School?
Gibbon High School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibbon High School rank in NE?
Gibbon High School ranks #675 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Gibbon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibbon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Gibbon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbon High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gibbon High School a charter school?
No, Gibbon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibbon High School a Title I school?
No, Gibbon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibbon High School?
55.2% of students at Gibbon High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.0%
- Phone
- (308) 468-5721
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 68840)
- 2,626
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 68840; 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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