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#405 of 967 schools in NE

Top 42% in state

Loomis Secondary School

High School · Loomis Public Schools · Loomis, NE

A high school in Loomis, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 BRYAN ST PO BOX 250, Loomis, NE 68958

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$16,112
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Loomis Secondary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Loomis Secondary 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$72,143

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$767/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Loomis Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loomis Secondary School is listed in LOOMIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loomis Secondary School

Loomis Secondary School is a public high school in Loomis, NE, part of Loomis Public Schools, serving approximately 123 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loomis Secondary School

What grades does Loomis Secondary School serve?

Loomis Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Loomis Secondary School?

Loomis Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loomis Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loomis Secondary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loomis Secondary School rank in NE?

Loomis Secondary School ranks #405 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Loomis Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loomis Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Loomis Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loomis Secondary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Loomis Secondary School a charter school?

No, Loomis Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loomis Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Loomis Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loomis Secondary School?

36.6% of students at Loomis Secondary 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
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Phelps County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68958)
589
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 68958; 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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