Excellent
#116 of 967 schools in NE
Top 12% in state
Palmer Junior-senior High
High School · Palmer Public Schools · Palmer, NE
A high school in Palmer, NE where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 COMMERCIAL ST, Palmer, NE 68864
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmer Junior-senior High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmer Junior-senior High 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low130/100K
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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
$77,440
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Palmer Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmer Junior-senior High is listed in PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmer Junior-senior High
Palmer Junior-senior High is a public high school in Palmer, NE, part of Palmer Public Schools, serving approximately 115 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer Junior-senior High
What grades does Palmer Junior-senior High serve?
Palmer Junior-senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmer Junior-senior High?
Palmer Junior-senior High has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Junior-senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Junior-senior High is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmer Junior-senior High rank in NE?
Palmer Junior-senior High ranks #116 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Palmer Junior-senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer Junior-senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Palmer Junior-senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmer Junior-senior High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palmer Junior-senior High a charter school?
No, Palmer Junior-senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmer Junior-senior High a Title I school?
No, Palmer Junior-senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmer Junior-senior High?
45.2% of students at Palmer Junior-senior High 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (308) 894-3065
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68864)
- 1,065
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 68864; 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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