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#702 of 967 schools in NE

Pawnee City Secondary School

High School · Pawnee City Public Schools · Pawnee City, NE

A high school in Pawnee City, NE where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

729 E ST PO BOX 393, Pawnee City, NE 68420

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$19,731
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Pawnee City Secondary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

60%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pawnee City 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,438

Median home value

$59,000

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Pawnee City Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pawnee City Secondary School is listed in PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pawnee City Secondary School

Pawnee City Secondary School is a public high school in Pawnee City, NE, part of Pawnee City Public Schools, serving approximately 120 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pawnee City Secondary School

What grades does Pawnee City Secondary School serve?

Pawnee City Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Pawnee City Secondary School?

Pawnee City Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawnee City Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pawnee City Secondary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pawnee City Secondary School rank in NE?

Pawnee City Secondary School ranks #702 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Pawnee City Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pawnee City Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pawnee City Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pawnee City Secondary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pawnee City Secondary School a charter school?

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

Is Pawnee City Secondary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.0% of students at Pawnee City 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
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pawnee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 68420)
1,230
Area median age
43.3
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 68420; 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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