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#273 of 967 schools in NE

Top 28% in state

Gordon-rushville High School

High School · Gordon-rushville Public Schs · Gordon, NE

A Gordon-rushville Public Schs high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

810 N OAK ST PO BOX 530, Gordon, NE 69343

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$18,058
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Gordon-rushville High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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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The neighborhood

Where Gordon-rushville 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,682/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gordon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,209

Median home value

$99,900

Median rent

$754/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gordon-rushville Public Schs

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gordon-rushville High School is listed in GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gordon-rushville High School

Gordon-rushville High School is a public high school in Gordon, NE, part of Gordon-rushville Public Schs, serving approximately 127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon-rushville High School

What grades does Gordon-rushville High School serve?

Gordon-rushville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gordon-rushville High School?

Gordon-rushville High School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville High School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gordon-rushville High School rank in NE?

Gordon-rushville High School ranks #273 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gordon-rushville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gordon-rushville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gordon-rushville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon-rushville High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gordon-rushville High School a charter school?

No, Gordon-rushville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gordon-rushville High School a Title I school?

No, Gordon-rushville High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sheridan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 69343)
2,475
Area average commute
14.1 min
Area median age
45.2
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 69343; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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