Very Good
#319 of 967 schools in NE
Top 33% in state
Northeast Secondary School
High School · Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs · Lyons, NE
A Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 S 5TH ST PO BOX 526, Lyons, NE 68038
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast Secondary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northeast 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,199
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast Secondary School is listed in LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Secondary School
Northeast Secondary School is a public high school in Lyons, NE, part of Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs, serving approximately 145 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Secondary School
What grades does Northeast Secondary School serve?
Northeast Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast Secondary School?
Northeast Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Secondary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Secondary School rank in NE?
Northeast Secondary School ranks #319 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Northeast Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Northeast Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Secondary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeast Secondary School a charter school?
No, Northeast Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Northeast Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Secondary School?
57.9% of students at Northeast 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (402) 687-2349
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 68038)
- 1,267
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 68038; 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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